Aiguilles Dorées

#824 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Aiguilles Dorées are a multi-summited mountain of the Mont Blanc massif, overlooking the Plateau du Trient in the canton of Valais. They lie east of the Petite Fourche, on the range between the glaciers of Trient and Saleina. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 11545 ftProminence: 846 ftCoordinates: 45°58'59"N, 7°2'7"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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Aiguilles Dorées – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trient Hut, Grande Fourche, Trient Glacier, Saleina Glacier.

1.2 miN
Alpine hut, Hiking
Trient Hut
31 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.
0.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grande Fourche
21 min walk • The Grande Fourche is a mountain in the Mont Blanc Massif, located on the Swiss-French border. It lies between the Glacier de Saleina and the Glacier du Tour.
0.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Trient Glacier
23 min walk • The Trient Glacier is a 4.3 km long glacier situated in the Mont Blanc Massif in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. In 1973 it had an area of 6.4 km². The upper part of the glacier forms a large plateau named Plateau du Trient. The glacier constitutes the source of the river Trient.
0.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Saleina Glacier
24 min walk • The Saleina Glacier is a 6 km long glacier situated on the north-eastern edge of the Mont Blanc Massif in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It flows in a roughly north-easterly direction from the Aiguille d'Argentière, down towards the Val Ferret.