Roc Noir

Roc Noir is a peak in , , and has an elevation of 2,713 metres. Roc Noir is situated near the village , as well as near the hamlet .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Mont Collon and Pigne d’Arolla.

Peak
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is a mountain of the Swiss in the canton of . Its glaciated north face dominates the view south from the village of .

Peak
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Pigne d'Arolla is a mountain in the in . The first ascent was made by A. W. Moore and Horace Walker with the guide Jakob Anderegg on 9 July 1865. It is commonly climbed as part of the Haute Route. is situated 3 km west of Roc Noir.

Peak
Photo: Francofranco56, Public domain.
L'Evêque is a mountain of the , overlooking the in the canton of , south of . With a height of 3,716 meters above sea level, it is one of the highest summits in the valley. is situated 3 km south of Roc Noir.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arolla.

Village
Photo: Steinmann, Public domain.
is a village in the municipality of in the canton of . It is situated at the end of the , south of the cantonal capital, . is situated 4½ km north of Roc Noir.

Roc Noir

Latitude
45.98779° or 45° 59′ 16″ north
Longitude
7.49097° or 7° 29′ 28″ east
Elevation
2,713 metres (8,901 feet)
Open location code
8FQ9XFQR+49
Geo­Names ID
6931675
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: La Monta and La Gouille.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Bas Glacier d’Arolla and Serre de Vuibé.

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