Pointe des Plines
| Pointe des Plines | |
|---|---|
  Pointe des Plines Location in Switzerland | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,052 m (10,013 ft) |
| Prominence | 42 m (138 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 45°58′50″N 7°03′20″E / 45.98056°N 7.05556°ECoordinates: 45°58′50″N 7°03′20″E / 45.98056°N 7.05556°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Mont Blanc Massif |
The Pointe des Plines (3,052 m) is a minor peak on the east edge of the Mont Blanc massif, close to the Aiguille Dorees, and overlooking the Saleina Glacier in the canton of Valais.
A shelter of the Swiss Alpine Club, the Bivouac de l'Envers des Dorées, is located west of the summit.
References
- ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The key col is located north of the summit at 3,015 metres.
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