Annapurna I

Annapurna I — History

1950 · First ascent

Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal reached Annapurna I's summit on 3 June 1950 during the French expedition.

Summit ridge uncertainty

Snow cornices and the complex summit ridge complicate interpretation of some historical high-point claims.

References

Himalayan Database

Summit ridge research

Historical summaries and route references are research context, not a verified survey. Check original expedition accounts before relying on precise attribution.

Terrain and route accuracy

Copernicus GLO-30 digital surface elevation data accessed through OpenTopography. Samples do not represent current snow, ice, cornices, crevasses or climbing safety.

Waypoint connections are schematic unless a recorded GPS track is explicitly verified. Not for navigation or safety decisions.