Aiguilles Dorées

Multi-summited mountain of the Mont Blanc massif From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Aiguilles Dorées (3,519 m) are a multi-summited mountain of the Mont Blanc massif, overlooking the Plateau du Trient in the canton of Valais.[2] They lie east of the Petite Fourche, on the range between the glaciers of Trient and Saleina.

Elevation3,519 m (11,545 ft)
Prominence258 m (846 ft)[1]
Coordinates45°58′57″N 7°02′00″E
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Aiguilles Dorées
Aiguille de la Varappe
The Aiguilles Dorées from the Plateau du Trient
Highest point
Elevation3,519 m (11,545 ft)
Prominence258 m (846 ft)[1]
Coordinates45°58′57″N 7°02′00″E
Geography
Aiguilles Dorées is located in Switzerland
Aiguilles Dorées
Aiguilles Dorées
Location in Switzerland
LocationValais, Switzerland
Parent rangeMont Blanc Massif
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The main (and westernmost) summit is named Aiguille de la Varappe. The other summits are the Tête Biselx (3,509 m) and Le Trident (3,436 m).

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