Torrenthorn

Torrenthorn
Highest point
Elevation 2,998 m (9,836 ft)
Prominence 102 m (335 ft)[1]
Parent peak Majinghorn
Coordinates 46°22′39″N 7°40′42.4″E / 46.37750°N 7.678444°E / 46.37750; 7.678444Coordinates: 46°22′39″N 7°40′42.4″E / 46.37750°N 7.678444°E / 46.37750; 7.678444
Geography
Torrenthorn

Location in Switzerland

Location Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Bernese Alps

The Torrenthorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Leukerbad in the canton of Valais. It lies south of the Majinghorn.

In winter the Torrenthorn is part of a ski area.

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located south of the Majinghorn at 2,896 metres.

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