Pointe Allobrogia
Mountain in Switzerland
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The Pointe Allobrogia is a mountain of the Mont Blanc massif, overlooking the Col Ferret on the border between Italy and Switzerland. It lies at the southern end of the range south-east of Mont Dolent.
Elevation3,172 m (10,407 ft)
Prominence42 m (138 ft)[1]
LocationValais, Switzerland
Aosta Valley, Italy
Aosta Valley, Italy
| Pointe Allobrogia | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,172 m (10,407 ft) |
| Prominence | 42 m (138 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 45°54′33″N 7°03′51″E |
| Geography | |
  Pointe Allobrogia Location in the Alps | |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland Aosta Valley, Italy |
| Parent range | Mont Blanc Massif |
Name
The toponym is related to the name of the Allobroges. This may be the remnant of an ancient territorial claim made by the Gallic tribe.[2]
