Grand Nomenon

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Grand Nomenon
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Grand Nomenon
Highest point
Elevation 3,488 m (11,444 ft) [1]
Prominence 396 m (1,299 ft) [1]
Listing Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates 45°36′43″N7°14′10″E / 45.612°N 7.236°E / 45.612; 7.236 Coordinates: 45°36′43″N7°14′10″E / 45.612°N 7.236°E / 45.612; 7.236 [1]
Geography
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Grand Nomenon
Location in the Alps
Location Aosta Valley, Italy
Parent range Graian Alps
Climbing
First ascent 1877

Grand Nomenon (3,488m) is a mountain of the Graian Alps in Aosta Valley, Italy.

Despite being a fine pyramidal peak in its own right, Grand Nomenon lives somewhat in the shadow of its giant southern neighbour Grivola. The summit however provides a fantastic panorama and climbs usually start from the Cogne Valley to the north. [2]

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References

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  2. "Grand Nomenon". Summitpost.org. Retrieved 3 November 2019.