Mont Durand

#1392 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Mont Durand is a mountain in the Swiss Pennine Alps in the canton of Valais. It is located west of the Ober Gabelhorn between the valleys of Zinal and Zmutt. The Glacier Durand flows on its northern side before reaching the larger Zinal Glacier. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 12182 ftProminence: 554 ftCoordinates: 46°2'7"N, 7°39'8"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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Mont Durand – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hörnli Hut, Grand Mountet Hut, Ober Gabelhorn, Dent Blanche.

3.9 miS
Hiking, Alpine hut, Vernacular architecture
Hörnli Hut, Zermatt
99 min walk • Perched at the edge of the Swiss Alps, the Hörnli Hut serves as a beacon for mountaineers seeking to conquer the iconic Matterhorn. Located near the city of Zermatt, Switzerland, this alpine hut is not just a shelter but a pivotal part of climbing history.
1.7 miN
Alpine hut, Hiking
Grand Mountet Hut
44 min walk • Nestled amidst the Swiss Alps, the Grand Mountet Hut is a beacon for mountaineers and hikers seeking the thrill of high-altitude adventure. Perched at an elevation of 2,886 meters, this alpine hut is a popular base for ambitious climbers aiming to conquer the...
0.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ober Gabelhorn
20 min walk • The Ober Gabelhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland, located between Zermatt and Zinal.
1.9 miW
Tall mountain for long, guided climbs
Dent Blanche
50 min walk • The Dent Blanche is a mountain in the Pennine Alps, lying in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. At 4,358 metres-high, it is one of the highest peaks in the Alps.
2.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zinalrothorn
70 min walk • The Zinalrothorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. Its name comes from the village of Zinal lying on the north side and from the German word Rothorn which means Red Peak.
2.5 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Schönbiel Hut
65 min walk • The Schönbiel Hut is a mountain hut located north of the Matterhorn. It is situated at 2,694 metres above sea level, north of the Zmutt Glacier, a few kilometers west of the town of Zermatt in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
2.7 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Dent Blanche Hut
68 min walk • The Dent Blanche Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located south of Les Haudères in the canton of Valais. The hut lies at a height of 3,507 metres above sea level, at the foot of the Dent Blanche in the Pennine Alps.
1.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Trifthorn
44 min walk • The Trifthorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located west of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It is located in the middle of the ridge connecting the Ober Gabelhorn from the Zinalrothorn.
1.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wellenkuppe
34 min walk • The Wellenkuppe is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located west of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It lies on the range separating the Val d'Anniviers from the Mattertal, just east of the Ober Gabelhorn.
2.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Cornier
58 min walk • The Grand Cornier is a 3,962 m mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. It lies 2 km north from the Dent Blanche. The first ascent of the mountain was made via the east ridge by Edward Whymper, Christian Almer, Michel Croz and F.
3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Besso Mountain
76 min walk • Besso is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in the Swiss canton of Valais. The name Besso means "twins" in the dialect of the Val d'Hérens and refers to the twin summits of the mountain. The first ascent of the mountain was probably made by the guides J. B. Épinay and J. Vianin in 1862.