Monte Zerbion
Monte Zerbion | |
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French: Mont Dzerbion | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,719 m (8,921 ft) |
Prominence | 309 m (1,014 ft)[1] |
Isolation | 4.65 km (2.89 mi) |
Listing | Mountains of Italy |
Coordinates | 45°47′17″N 7°39′50″E / 45.788°N 07.664°ECoordinates: 45°47′17″N 7°39′50″E / 45.788°N 07.664°E |
Geography | |
Monte Zerbion Location in the Alps | |
Location | Aosta Valley, Italy |
Parent range | Pennine Alps |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hike |
Monte Zerbion (Italian) or Mont Dzerbion (French) (altitude 2,719 m) is a mountain of the Pennine Alps in Aosta Valley, Italy. It lies between the eastern Ayas Valley and the Valtournenche Valley to the west.
Description[]
It is usually climbed from the Ayas side, starting from the village of Barmasc, from where it is a simple hike up to the summit.
It is also a popular peak for ski mountaineering.
The view from the top includes the entire Monte Rosa group and the Matterhorn. A large statue of Mary, mother of Jesus lies on its summit.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Monte Zerbion". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- ^ "Monte Zerbion". summitpost.org. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
Categories:
- Mountains of the Alps
- Mountains of Aosta Valley
- Aosta Valley geography stubs