Corbetta (mountain)
Corbetta | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,401 m (4,596 ft) |
Prominence | 204 m (669 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 46°30′44″N 6°56′06″E / 46.51222°N 6.93500°ECoordinates: 46°30′44″N 6°56′06″E / 46.51222°N 6.93500°E |
Geography | |
Corbetta Location in Switzerland | |
Location | Fribourg, Switzerland |
Parent range | Swiss Prealps |
Corbetta (1,401 m) is a mountain of the Swiss Prealps, in the canton of Fribourg.
Geography[]
Situation[]
Corbetta stands between the Swiss plateau and the Swiss Alps. The city of Châtel-St-Denis and the A12 motorway are located on its western foot. The village of Les Paccots is located on its north and east slopes.
The panorama from its summit offers a nice view on the Dent de Lys, the lake of Geneva and the Jura Mountains.
Hydrology[]
On its north foot lies the river, feeding the lake of Geneva. On the east foothills, at 1,235 m, lies the protected site of the Lac des Joncs.
Activities[]
Corbetta slopes are included in the small ski resort of Les Paccots. Three surface lifts bring the skiers to the summit.
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Categories:
- Mountains of Switzerland
- Mountains of the Alps
- Mountains of the canton of Fribourg
- One-thousanders of Switzerland