Torrent-Croix
Torrent-Croix is in Ayent, Hérens District, Valais and has an elevation of 1,161 metres. Torrent-Croix is situated nearby to the power station Centrale de Croix, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Le Grand Bisse d’Ayent.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Lac de Chermignon and Fondation Opale.
Lac de Chermignon
Reservoir
Photo: Валерий Дед, CC BY 3.0.
Lac de Chermignon is a reservoir in the municipality of Lens, in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. The lake has a surface area of 2.1 hectares and a volume of 130,000 cubic metres. Lac de Chermignon is situated 3 km east of Torrent-Croix.
Fondation Opale
Museum
Photo: Espandero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Fondation Opale is a museum, which is situated 3 km southeast of Torrent-Croix.
Colline du Châtelard
Peak
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Colline du Châtelard is a peak, which is situated 4 km south of Torrent-Croix.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Icogne and Anzère.
Icogne
Village
Photo: Johnw, Public domain.
Icogne is a municipality in the district of Sierre in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
Anzère
Village
Photo: Jo in Riederalp, Public domain.
Sion is the capital of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. With a population of 35,000, it is the biggest city in the canton and a regional centre. The cantonal administration as well as many of the higher schools are located here. Anzère is situated 2½ km southwest of Torrent-Croix.
Crans Montana
Photo: Pvt pauline, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Crans Montana is a town in Canton Valais, Switzerland. Although everyone knows the name Crans Montana, the area is actually made up of three communes - Crans, Montana and Aminona.
Torrent-Croix
- Type: Sign
- Categories: information and tourism
- Location: Ayent, Hérens District, Valais, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.30721° or 46° 18′ 26″ northLongitude
7.42993° or 7° 25′ 48″ eastElevation
1,161 metres (3,809 feet)Open location code
8FR98C4H+VXOpenStreetMap ID
node 13034186489OpenStreetMap feature
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