| Pointe Burnaby | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,135 m (13,566 ft) |
| Parent peak | Bishorn |
| Coordinates | 46°7′7.4″N7°43′4.7″E / 46.118722°N 7.717972°E |
| Geography | |
  Pointe Burnaby Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Switzerland |
| Parent range | Pennine Alps |
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