- Dent de Morcles
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Dent de Morcles Elevation 2,969 m (9,741 ft) Prominence 465 m (1,526 ft) [1] Parent peak Grand Muveran Location Location in Switzerland Location Switzerland Range Bernese Alps Coordinates 46°11′56″N 7°04′33″E / 46.19889°N 7.07583°ECoordinates: 46°11′56″N 7°04′33″E / 46.19889°N 7.07583°E The Dent de Morcles is a 2,969 metres high mountain located at western end of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Rhone between Martigny and St. Maurice.
The summit is sometimes distinguished by the name Grande Dent de Morcles, the Petite Dent de Morcles being a lower summit (2,929 m) on the north-west side. Both summits are located on the border between Valais and Vaud.
On the northern slopes lies the small Glacier des Martinets. The Lac de Fully is located on the south side.
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Categories:- Bernese Alps
- Mountains of the Alps
- Mountains of Switzerland
- Switzerland geography stubs
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