Roc Noir

Roc Noir is a peak in Evolène, Hérens District, Valais and has an elevation of 2,713 metres. Roc Noir is situated nearby to the village Arolla, as well as near the hamlet La Monta.

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Places of Interest

Highlights include Mont Collon and Pigne d’Arolla.

Mont Collon

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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.

Pigne d'Arolla is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. 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. Pigne d’Arolla is situated 3 km west of Roc Noir.

L’Evêque

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L'Evêque is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking the Col Collon in the canton of Valais, south of Mont Collon. With a height of 3,716 meters above sea level, it is one of the highest summits in the Arolla valley. L’Evêque is situated 3 km south of Roc Noir.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arolla.

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. Arolla is situated 4½ km north of Roc Noir.

Roc Noir

Type: Peak with an elevation of 2,713 metres
Category: landform
Location: Evolène, Hérens District, Valais, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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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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