Grengiols

Grengiols is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Grengiols has an elevation of 2,127 metres.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Breithorn and Bättlihorn.

Breithorn

Scenic viewpoint

Photo: RobK1964, CC BY 2.0.

The Breithorn is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps in the Valais. It is part of the municipality Grengiols and overlooks the lower Goms on the north side and the Saflischtal on the south side, east of the Bättlihorn.

Bättlihorn

Peak

Photo: Hp.Baumeler, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Bättlihorn is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Mörel in the canton of Valais. It is composed of several summits. The southern summit is 2,992 metres high and the northern summit is 2,951 metres high.

Hillehorn

Peak

Photo: Rogiw, Public domain.

The Hillehorn is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located between the Gantertal and the Binntal in the canton of Valais, close to the border with Italy. Hillehorn is situated 4 km south of Grengiols.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Binn and Lax.

Binn

Village

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Binn is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The Binn Valley is known for its rich mineral deposits, some types of which are unique to the area. The notable Lengenbach Quarry is in Binn. Binn is situated 5 km northeast of Grengiols.

Lax

Village

Photo: Berger, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Lax is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Lax is situated 6 km north of Grengiols.

Grengiols

Type: Locality with 425 residents
Also known as: “CH6177”
Location: Raron District, Valais, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude

46.3403° or 46° 20′ 25″ north

Longitude

8.137° or 8° 8′ 13″ east

Population

425

Elevation

2,127 metres (6,978 feet)

Open location code

8FRC84RP+3R

GeoNames ID

7285975

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