Record SL-485103 · Wikidata Q30459
Dent d'Hérens
No list classifications
Elevation
4,171
m
13,684 ft
Prominence
704 m
Isolation
4.2 km
Coordinates
45.9700° N,
7.6050° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Dent d'Hérens (4,173 m) is a mountain in the Pennine Alps, lying on the border between Italy and Switzerland. The mountain lies a few kilometres west of the Matterhorn. Notable summits along the east ridge are Punta Bianca (3917 m), the prominent Punta Carrel (3841 m) with its subpeak Punta Maquignaz, and the significant Punta Maria Cristina (3703 m). The Aosta hut (2,781 m) is used for the normal route.
First ascent
Date
12 Aug 1863
Florence Crauford Grove, William Edward Hall, Reginald Somerled Macdonald, Montagu Woodmass, Melchior Anderegg, Jean-Pierre Cachat and Peter Perren
Source · wikipedia
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Bianca | 3,918 m | E 84° | 0.6 km |
| Punta Carrel | 3,841 m | E 80° | 0.9 km |
| Punta Maquignaz | 3,801 m | E 81° | 0.9 km |
| Punta Maria Cristina | 3,704 m | E 78° | 1.2 km |
| Punta Margherita | 3,905 m | S 193° | 1.4 km |
| Tête de Valpelline | 3,802 m | W 286° | 1.9 km |