Grande Fourche

Grande Fourche

Grande Fourche (left peak) from the Plateau du Trient
Highest point
Elevation 3,610 m (11,840 ft)
Prominence 275 m (902 ft) [1]
Parent peak Aiguille du Chardonnet
Coordinates 45°58′34.7″N 7°01′16.1″E / 45.976306°N 7.021139°E / 45.976306; 7.021139Coordinates: 45°58′34.7″N 7°01′16.1″E / 45.976306°N 7.021139°E / 45.976306; 7.021139
Geography
Grande Fourche

Location in the Alps

Location Valais, Switzerland
Haute-Savoie, France
Parent range Mont Blanc Massif

The Grande Fourche is a mountain in the Mont Blanc Massif, located on the Swiss-French border. It lies between the Glacier de Saleina (Valais) and the Glacier du Tour (Haute-Savoie).

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Fenêtre du Tour (3,335 m).

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