Fenêtre de Durand

#3096 among destinations in Italy

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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The Fenêtre de Durand is an Alpine pass connecting Switzerland and Italy. It connects Fionnay on its northern side to Valpelline on its southern side. At an elevation of 2,797 metres above sea level, the Fenêtre de Durand is the lowest pass on the main chain of the Alps between the Grand Combin and the Weissmies. The pass is traversed by a trail. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 9177 ftCoordinates: 45°54'38"N, 7°21'23"E

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Aosta ValleyItaly

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Fenêtre de Durand – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Refuge Crête Sèche, Mont Gelé, Mont Vélan, Mont Avril.

2.8 miSE
Hiking, Alpine hut
Refuge Crête Sèche
72 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps, the Refuge Crête Sèche is a haven for mountaineers and hikers seeking solace amid the rugged beauty of the mountains. This alpine hut, perched at an elevation of 2,411 meters, serves as an essential stopover for adventurers...
0.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Gelé
17 min walk • Mont Gelé is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies between the valleys of Bagnes and Valpelline, on the main Alpine watershed. It overlooks the Fenêtre de Durand from the east side.
5.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Vélan
133 min walk • Mont Vélan is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. At 3,727, metres Mont Vélan is the highest summit lying between the Great St Bernard Pass and Grand Combin. Two large glaciers cover its northern flanks: Glacier de Tseudet and Glacier de Valsoray.
0.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Avril
18 min walk • Mont Avril is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the Swiss-Italian border. Its summit has an elevation of 3,347 metres above sea level and can be reached by a trail from the Fenêtre de Durand.
6.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
La Singla
155 min walk • La Singla, also spelled La Sengla, is a 3,714 m mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It is the highest summit lying between the valleys of Bagnes and Valpelline. On its northern side La Singla overlooks the Otemma Glacier.
5.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Valpelline Valley, Valpelline
146 min walk • Valpelline is one of the side valleys of the Aosta Valley in north-west Italy. It shares its name with one of the communes within its territory. The stream running through the Valpelline is the River Buthier.
4.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aouille Tseuque
112 min walk • Aouille Tseuque is a mountain of the Pennine Alps on the Swiss-Italian border. On its northern side it overlooks the Otemma Glacier.