Altels

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Altels
Altels von Westen.jpg
Western face of the Altels
Highest point
Elevation3,629 m (11,906 ft)
Prominence101 m (331 ft)[1]
Parent peakBalmhorn
Coordinates46°25′43.72″N 07°40′42″E / 46.4288111°N 7.67833°E / 46.4288111; 7.67833Coordinates: 46°25′43.72″N 07°40′42″E / 46.4288111°N 7.67833°E / 46.4288111; 7.67833
Geography
Altels is located in Switzerland
Altels
Altels
Location in Switzerland
LocationBern/Valais Switzerland
Parent rangeBernese Alps

The Altels (3,629 m) is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It is situated in the Balmhorn massif, approximately halfway between Kandersteg and Leukerbad.

Although its south side is in Valais, the mountain lies within the Aar basin.

References

  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located south-east of the summit at 3,528 metres.

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