Haut de Cry

Haut de Cry

Haut de Cry from the south side
Highest point
Elevation 2,969 m (9,741 ft)
Prominence 525 m (1,722 ft)[1]
Parent peak Grand Muveran
Coordinates 46°14′25″N 7°11′42.4″E / 46.24028°N 7.195111°E / 46.24028; 7.195111Coordinates: 46°14′25″N 7°11′42.4″E / 46.24028°N 7.195111°E / 46.24028; 7.195111
Geography
Haut de Cry

Location in Switzerland

Location Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Bernese Alps

The Haut de Cry is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Rhône Valley in the canton of Valais. It is composed of several summits, of which the highest has an elevation of 2,969 metres above sea level. The entire mountain lies within the basin of the Rhône, which flows approximately seven kilometres to the south.

The nearest localities are Derborence and Ardon, on the east side of the Haut de Cry.

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Pas de Chamosentse (2,444 m).


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