Petite Aiguille

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Petite Aiguille
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Petite Aiguille
Location in Switzerland
Highest point
Elevation 3,517 m (11,539 ft)
Prominence 57 m (187 ft) [1]
Parent peak Le Moine
Coordinates 45°56′34″N7°16′26″E / 45.94278°N 7.27389°E / 45.94278; 7.27389 Coordinates: 45°56′34″N7°16′26″E / 45.94278°N 7.27389°E / 45.94278; 7.27389
Geography
Location Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Pennine Alps

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References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located north of the summit at 3,460 metres.