The Aiguille de Dru. Above the town of Chamonix. The prominent central buttress is the Bonatti pillar.

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All Locations > International > Europe > France > 04 Northern Alps > Chamonix Mont Blanc

The Aiguille de Dru. Above the town of Chamonix. The prominent central buttress is the Bonatti pillar.

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Descending in a storm down from the Aiguille du Moine.photo P.Ross

Historic photo.. P.Ross on day two (bivy site) on the first British ascent of the Bonatti Pillar Aguille Dru 1958.

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Dec 17, 2009

“The Aiguille de Dru. Above the town of Chamonix. The prominent central buttress is the Bonatti pillar.”

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