Altels

Altels

Western face of the Altels
Highest point
Elevation 3,629 m (11,906 ft)
Prominence 101 m (331 ft) [1]
Parent peak Balmhorn
Coordinates 46°25′43.72″N 07°40′42″E / 46.4288111°N 7.67833°E / 46.4288111; 7.67833Coordinates: 46°25′43.72″N 07°40′42″E / 46.4288111°N 7.67833°E / 46.4288111; 7.67833
Geography
Altels

Location in Switzerland

Location Bern/Valais Switzerland
Parent range Bernese Alps

The Altels (3,629 m) is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It is situated in the Balmhorn massif, approximately halfway between Kandersteg and Leukerbad.

Although its south side is in Valais, the mountain lies within the Aar basin.

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located south-east of the summit at 3,528 metres.

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