Le Catogne

#691 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Le Catogne is a mountain on the extreme north-eastern edge of the Mont Blanc massif, overlooking Champex in the Swiss canton of Valais. Some sources consider this summit as being within the Pennine Alps. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 8524 ftProminence: 3635 ftCoordinates: 46°3'15"N, 7°6'39"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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Le Catogne – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trient Hut, Château de la Bâtiaz, Lac de Champex, Fondation Pierre Gianadda.

5 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Trient Hut
127 min walk • Nestled in the embrace of the Swiss Alps, the Trient Hut is a beacon for mountaineers and hikers traversing the snowy landscapes of Switzerland. This alpine hut, perched at an altitude of 3170 meters, offers a respite from the rugged terrains of the Mont Blanc massif.
4 miNW
Forts and castles
Château de la Bâtiaz, Martigny
104 min walk • La Bâtiaz Castle is a castle in the municipality of Martigny, in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. The garderobes at La Bâtiaz played a part in determining that the architect for the UNESCO listed castles in Wales came from Savoy before working in Wales. Historian and custodian A. J.
1.8 miS
Scenic lake at the foot of mountains
Lac de Champex
47 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Lac de Champex is a serene mountain lake that embodies the tranquil beauty of Switzerland's natural landscapes. This idyllic spot, often referred to as "Little Canada" due to its resemblance to the North American wilderness, is a...
3.4 miNW
Cultural center built around Roman ruins
Fondation Pierre Gianadda, Martigny
87 min walk • Fondation Pierre Gianadda, inaugurated in 1978, administers museums and exhibitions located in Martigny, Switzerland. The permanent exhibitions include the Automobile Museum, Gallo-Roman Museum, Louis and Evelyn Franck Collection, Sculpture Park, and Chagall Court.
4.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe d'Orny
124 min walk • The Pointe d'Orny is a mountain of the Mont Blanc massif, located west of Orsières in the canton of Valais. It lies north-east of the Plateau du Trient. Below the summit lies the Cabane du Trient, a mountain hut operated by the Swiss Alpine Club.
2.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
La Crevasse
75 min walk • La Crevasse is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking Sembrancher in the canton of Valais. It lies just east of the Col des Planches. The mountain is mostly wooded, except for its southwestern side, which consists of almost vertical cliffs.
4.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe des Ecandies
112 min walk • The Pointe des Ecandies is a mountain of the Mont Blanc Massif, located between Trient and Champex in the canton of Valais. It is located north of the Pointe d'Orny and east of the Trient Glacier.
4.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe Ronde
110 min walk • The Pointe Ronde is a mountain of the Mont Blanc massif, overlooking Trient in the canton of Valais. It lies near the northern end of the Arête de la Lys, the ridge descending in a north-westerly direction from the Génépi towards the Col de la Forclaz.
2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
La Breya
52 min walk • La Breya is a mountain of the Mont Blanc massif, overlooking Champex in the canton of Valais. It is accessible by chair lift from Champex, the upper station being located at Grands Plans. From there a trail leads to its summit.
4.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Petite Pointe d'Orny
124 min walk • The Petite Pointe d'Orny is a mountain of the Mont Blanc Massif, overlooking the Trient Glacier in the canton of Valais. It lies north of the Pointe d'Orny.
3.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Le Génépi
97 min walk • Le Génépi is a mountain of the Swiss Mont Blanc massif, located west of Champex in the canton of Valais. It is the culminating point of the group lying north of the Fenêtre d'Arpette.