Pointe Barnes

Pointe Barnes is a peak in Aosta Valley, Northwest Italy and has an elevation of 3,612 metres. Pointe Barnes is situated nearby to the locality Grand Place, as well as near Alpage d’Arolla.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mont Brulé and Mont Collon.

Mont Brulé

Peak

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Mont Brulé is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the Swiss-Italian border, east of the Col Collon. On its northern side it overlooks the upper Arolla Glacier.

Mont Collon

Peak

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Mont Collon is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps in the canton of Valais. Its glaciated north face dominates the view south from the village of Arolla.

Tête Blanche is a mountain of the Pennine Alps on the Swiss-Italian border. Its summit is the tripoint between the valleys of Hérens, Mattertal and Valpelline, thus forming the linguistic tri-point between French, German, and Italian -speaking areas.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arolla and Breuil-Cervinia.

Arolla

Village

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Arolla is a village in the municipality of Evolène in the Swiss canton of Valais. It is situated at the end of the Val d'Hérens, south of the cantonal capital, Sion.

Breuil-Cervinia

Village

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Breuil-Cervinia is a frazione of the comune of Valtournenche, Italy. It is a winter and summer tourist resort. Breuil-Cervinia is situated 8 km southeast of Pointe Barnes.