Crête de Milon
Crête de Milon is a ridge in Valais, Switzerland and has an elevation of 3,172 metres. Crête de Milon is situated nearby to the locality Barma, as well as near the village Zinal.Places of Interest
Highlights include Tête de Milon and Weisshorn.
Tête de Milon
Peak
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Tête de Milon is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located east of Zinal in the canton of Valais. It belongs to the massif of the Weisshorn and lies west of the Turtmann Glacier.
Weisshorn
Peak
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The Weisshorn is a major peak of Switzerland and the Alps, culminating at 4,505 metres above sea level. It is part of the Pennine Alps and is located between the valleys of Anniviers and Zermatt in the canton of Valais. Weisshorn is situated 3 km southeast of Crête de Milon.
Bishorn
Peak
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The Bishorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland, just north of the Weisshorn. The mountain has two distinct summits, separated by a 600-metre easy-angled snow ridge. Bishorn is situated 2½ km east of Crête de Milon.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Zinal and Randa.
Zinal
Village
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Zinal is a village in Switzerland, located in the municipality of Anniviers in the canton of Valais. It lies at an elevation of 1,675 metres above sea level in the Swiss Alps in the Val de Zinal, a valley running from the Zinal Glacier, north of Dent Blanche to the village of Ayer, part of the Val d'Anniviers. Zinal is situated 5 km northwest of Crête de Milon.
Randa
Village
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Randa is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is located between the Weisshorn and the Dom in the Matter Valley. Randa is situated 8 km east of Crête de Milon.
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 9 km southeast of Crête de Milon.
Crête de Milon
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 3,172 metres
- Also known as: “Crete de Milon”
- Category: landform
- Location: Valais, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.1145° or 46° 6′ 52″ northLongitude
7.6834° or 7° 41′ 0″ eastElevation
3,172 metres (10,407 feet)Open location code
8FR94M7M+Q9GeoNames ID
11997974
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In Other Languages
“Crête de Milon” goes by many names.
- French: “Crête de Milon”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Barma and Mottec.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Glacier du Weisshorn and Col de Milon.
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