Pointe d'Orny

Pointe d'Orny
Pointe d'Orny

Location in Switzerland

Highest point
Elevation 3,271 m (10,732 ft)
Prominence 183 m (600 ft)[1]
Coordinates 46°00′07.7″N 07°02′33.8″E / 46.002139°N 7.042722°E / 46.002139; 7.042722Coordinates: 46°00′07.7″N 07°02′33.8″E / 46.002139°N 7.042722°E / 46.002139; 7.042722
Geography
Location Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Mont Blanc Massif

The Pointe d'Orny (3,271 m) is a mountain of the Mont Blanc massif, located west of Orsières in the canton of Valais. It lies north-east of the Plateau du Trient.

Below the summit lies the Cabane du Trient, a mountain hut operated by the Swiss Alpine Club.

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Col d'Orny (3,088 m).

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