Pancheron
Pancheron is an aerial lift in Valtournenche, Valle d’Aosta, Aosta Valley. Pancheron is situated nearby to the public building Funivia del Furggen, as well as near the mountain saddle Furggjoch.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Furggen and Bivacco Oreste Bossi.
Furggen
Peak
Photo: SteGrifo, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Furggen is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Italy and Switzerland. It is the culminating point of the ridge named Furgggrat stretching from the Furggjoch to the Theodul Pass, and is located halfway between the Matterhorn and Testa Grigia.
Bivacco Oreste Bossi
Shelter
Photo: SteGrifo27, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bivacco Oreste Bossi is a shelter, which is situated 1½ km north of Pancheron.
Refuge Duc des Abruzzes à l’Oriondé
Mountain hut
Photo: Francofranco56, Public domain.
Refuge Duc des Abruzzes à l'Oriondé is a refuge located above Breuil-Cervinia in the Aosta Valley. The refuge lies on the south side of the Matterhorn, at a height of 2,802 metres. It is used for the ascent of the Italian normal route. Refuge Duc des Abruzzes à l’Oriondé is situated 2 km west of Pancheron.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Plan Maison and Breuil-Cervinia.
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 4 km southwest of Pancheron.
Zmutt
Hamlet
Photo: DrTW, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Zmutt is a small village in the municipality of Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland, situated at 1936 m in the Zmutt Valley west of Zermatt. The village chapel is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria, patroness of the Valais. Zmutt is situated 7 km northeast of Pancheron.
Pancheron
- Type: Aerial lift
- Categories: building, station, and transportation
- Location: Valtournenche, Valle d’Aosta, Aosta Valley, Northwest Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
45.95676° or 45° 57′ 24″ northLongitude
7.66893° or 7° 40′ 8″ eastOpen location code
8FQ9XM49+PHOpenStreetMap ID
way 661383650OpenStreetMap feature
aerialway=stationOpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
public_transport=station
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