| Aiguille de Polset | |
|---|---|
 Aiguille de Polset with snow | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,531 m (11,585 ft) |
| Coordinates | 45°16′35″N06°38′31″E / 45.27639°N 6.64194°E |
| Geography | |
  Aiguille de Polset Location in France | |
| Location | Savoie, France |
| Parent range | Massif de la Vanoise |
Aiguille de Polset is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,531 metres above sea level. [1] [2]
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