Arête du Blanc
Arête du Blanc is a peak in Anniviers, Sierre District, Valais and has an elevation of 3,679 metres.Places of Interest
Highlights include Zinalrothorn and Blanc de Moming.
Zinalrothorn
Peak
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The Zinalrothorn at 4,221 m is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. Its name comes from the village of Zinal lying on the north side and from the German word Rothorn which means Red Peak.
Blanc de Moming
Peak
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The Blanc de Moming is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located south of Zinal in the canton of Valais. It lies between the Besso and the Zinalrothorn. It is connected to the Zinalrothorn by a ridge named Arête du Blanc.
Besso
Peak
Photo: Espandero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Besso is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in the Swiss canton of Valais. It has two significant summits: the main summit and the north-top. The name Besso means "twins" in the dialect of the Val d'Anniviers and refers to the twin summits of the mountain.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Zmutt and Täsch.
Zmutt
Hamlet
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Zmutt is a small village in the municipality of Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland, situated at 1936 m in the Zmutt Valley west of Zermatt. The village chapel is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria, patroness of the Valais. Zmutt is situated 8 km southeast of Arête du Blanc.
Täsch
Village
Täsch is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is located about 5 km north of Zermatt. The local language is Swiss German. Täsch is situated 8 km east of Arête du Blanc.
Zermatt
Photo: Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble, CC BY 2.0.
Zermatt is one of the most famous mountain resorts in Switzerland, and attracts people from around the world. Located in the German-speaking part of Valais, its most popular sight is the iconic Matterhorn, one of Switzerland's most famous mountains.
Arête du Blanc
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 3,679 metres
- Also known as: “Arete du Blanc”
- Category: landform
- Location: Anniviers, Sierre District, Valais, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
46.06946° or 46° 4′ 10″ northLongitude
7.67619° or 7° 40′ 34″ eastElevation
3,679 metres (12,070 feet)Open location code
8FR93M9G+QFGeoNames ID
6932042
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