Färichhorn

Färichhorn
The Balfrin (centre) and the Färichhorn (right)
Highest point
Elevation 3,292 m (10,801 ft)
Prominence 248 m (814 ft) [1]
Parent peak Monte Rosa
Coordinates 46°9′19.9″N 7°51′32.1″E / 46.155528°N 7.858917°E / 46.155528; 7.858917Coordinates: 46°9′19.9″N 7°51′32.1″E / 46.155528°N 7.858917°E / 46.155528; 7.858917 
Geography
Färichhorn
Location in Switzerland
Location Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Pennine Alps

The Färichhorn is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located between the Mattertal and the Saastal in the canton of Valais. It lies north of the Balfrin, at a height of 3,292 metres above sea level.

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Gässi (3,044 m).


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