Galu
Galu is a peak in Simplon, Brig District, Valais and has an elevation of 2,297 metres. Galu is situated nearby to the locality Simplon Dorf, as well as near Gabi (Simplon).| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Böshorn and Galehorn.
Böshorn
Peak
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The Böshorn is a mountain in the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Simplon in the canton of Valais. The mountain lies between the upper Nanztal and the Val Divedro.
Galehorn
Peak
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The Galehorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located between the Nanztal and the Simplontal. Galehorn is situated 3½ km northwest of Galu.
Senggchuppa
Peak
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The Senggchuppa is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located south of the Simplon Pass in the canton of Valais. It lies north of the Fletschhorn-Lagginhorn-Weissmies group, the range lying between the Saastal and the Val Divedro. Senggchuppa is situated 3½ km southwest of Galu.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Zwischbergen and Gondo.
Zwischbergen
Village
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Zwischbergen is a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Zwischbergen is situated 9 km southeast of Galu.
Gondo
Village
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Zwischbergen is a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Gondo is situated 9 km east of Galu.
Gspon
Village
Gspon is a village in the Swiss Alps, located in the canton of Valais. The village is situated in the eastern part of the canton in the Saastal valley above Staldenried at a height of 1,893 metres. Gspon is situated 10 km west of Galu.
Galu
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 2,297 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Simplon, Brig District, Valais, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.20479° or 46° 12′ 17″ northLongitude
8.02347° or 8° 1′ 25″ eastElevation
2,297 metres (7,536 feet)Open location code
8FRC623F+W9GeoNames ID
6932656
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