Haut Glacier d’Arolla

Haut Glacier d’Arolla is a glacier in Evolène, Hérens District, Valais and has an elevation of 2,892 metres. Haut Glacier d’Arolla is situated nearby to the locality Prarayè, as well as near the village Bionaz.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mont Brulé and Mont Collon.

Mont Brulé

Peak

Photo: DrTW, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Mont Brulé is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the Swiss-Italian border, east of the Col Collon. On its northern side it overlooks the upper Arolla Glacier.

Mont Collon

Peak

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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.

L’Evêque

Peak

Photo: Francofranco56, Public domain.

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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arolla and Breuil-Cervinia.

Arolla

Village

Photo: Steinmann, Public domain.

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 7 km northwest of Haut Glacier d’Arolla.

Breuil-Cervinia

Village

Photo: Kulmalukko, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Breuil-Cervinia is a frazione of the comune of Valtournenche, Italy. It is a winter and summer tourist resort. Breuil-Cervinia is situated 9 km southeast of Haut Glacier d’Arolla.

Perrères

Hamlet

Photo: Kulmalukko, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Perrères is a hamlet, which is situated 10 km southeast of Haut Glacier d’Arolla.

Haut Glacier d’Arolla

Type: Glacier with an elevation of 2,892 metres
Category: landform
Location: Evolène, Hérens District, Valais, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude

45.96651° or 45° 57′ 59″ north

Longitude

7.5257° or 7° 31′ 33″ east

Elevation

2,892 metres (9,488 feet)

Open location code

8FQ9XG8G+J7

GeoNames ID

11397657

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Localities in the Area

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