Dent de Morcles
| Dent de Morcles | |
|---|---|
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| Elevation | 2,969 m (9,741 ft) |
| Prominence | 465 m (1,526 ft)[1] |
| Isolation | 5.6 km (3.5 mi)[2] |
| Parent peak | Grand Muveran |
| Location | |
  Dent de Morcles Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Vaud/Valais, Switzerland |
| Range | Bernese Alps |
| Coordinates | 46°11′56″N 7°04′33″E / 46.19889°N 7.07583°ECoordinates: 46°11′56″N 7°04′33″E / 46.19889°N 7.07583°E |
The Dent de Morcles is a 2,969 metres high mountain located at western end of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Rhone between Martigny and St. Maurice.
The summit is sometimes distinguished by the name Grande Dent de Morcles, the Petite Dent de Morcles being a lower summit (2,929 m) on the north-west side. Both summits are located on the border between Valais and Vaud.
On the northern slopes lies the small Glacier des Martinets. The Lac de Fully is located on the south side.
References
- ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Tour d'Aufalle (2,504 m).
- ↑ Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is southwest of the Grand Muveran.