The remaining portion of the glacier was speedily crossed; the rocky base of the Aiguille du Midi was traversed at a run; the little torrents were bounded over; the rude zig-zag paths, covered with rolling stones, were scampered down, and Pierre Pointue was safely reached.
"An Impromptu Ascent of Mont Blanc"
W. H. Le Mesurier
Any attempts to ascend the highest or western Aiguille must be made from the northern side.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black
It owes its name to the detached pinnacle, like a monk's hood, called the Aiguille du Capucin, which is rather difficult to ascend.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black