Latelhorn

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Latelhorn
Punta di Saas
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Latelhorn
Location in the Alps
Highest point
Elevation 3,204 m (10,512 ft)
Prominence 66 m (217 ft) [1]
Parent peak Weissmies
Coordinates 46°02′43″N8°02′04″E / 46.04528°N 8.03444°E / 46.04528; 8.03444 Coordinates: 46°02′43″N8°02′04″E / 46.04528°N 8.03444°E / 46.04528; 8.03444
Geography
Location Valais, Switzerland
Piedmont, Italy
Parent range Pennine Alps

The Latelhorn (also known as Punta di Saas) is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies between the valleys of Saas (Valais) and Antrona (Piedmont), just north of the Antrona Pass.

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References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Passo di Camposecco (3,138 m).