Corbetta (mountain)

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Corbetta
Corbetta (Fribourg).jpg
View of the summit of Corbetta
Highest point
Elevation1,401 m (4,596 ft)
Prominence204 m (669 ft)[1]
Coordinates46°30′44″N 6°56′06″E / 46.51222°N 6.93500°E / 46.51222; 6.93500Coordinates: 46°30′44″N 6°56′06″E / 46.51222°N 6.93500°E / 46.51222; 6.93500
Geography
Corbetta is located in Switzerland
Corbetta
Corbetta
Location in Switzerland
LocationFribourg, Switzerland
Parent rangeSwiss 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.

References[]

  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic map (1:25,000). The key col is located near Les Joncs at 1,197 metres.

External links[]

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