Altels
The Altels (3,630 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.
| Altels | |
|---|---|
Western face of the Altels | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,630 m (11,910 ft) |
| Prominence | 100 m (330 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Balmhorn |
| Coordinates | 46°25′43.72″N 07°40′42″E |
| Geography | |
Altels Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Bern/Valais Switzerland |
| Parent range | Bernese Alps |
Although its south side is in Valais, the mountain lies within the Aar basin.
- Altels memorial
- Seen from the Sunbüel
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located south-east of the summit at 3,530 metres.
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