Croix de Fer

Croix de Fer
Croix de Fer

Location in the Alps

Highest point
Elevation 2,343 m (7,687 ft)
Prominence 143 m (469 ft) [1]
Parent peak Mont Blanc
Coordinates 46°2′11.2″N 6°58′34.4″E / 46.036444°N 6.976222°E / 46.036444; 6.976222Coordinates: 46°2′11.2″N 6°58′34.4″E / 46.036444°N 6.976222°E / 46.036444; 6.976222
Geography
Location Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Mont Blanc Massif

The Croix de fer (2,343 m) is a mountain of the Mont Blanc Massif, overlooking Trient in the canton of Valais. It is located north of the Tête de Balme and L'Arolette and it is the culminating point of the group between the Col des Montets and the Col de Balme.

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Col de Balme (2,200 m).

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