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Pointe de la Plaine Morte

Pointe de la Plaine Morte
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Pointe de la Plaine Morte (centre) from the north
Highest point
Elevation 2,927 m (9,603 ft)
Prominence 87 m (285 ft) 
Parent peak Sex Mort (2,935 m)
Coordinates 46°22′15″N 07°29′13″E / 46.37083°N 7.48694°E / 46.37083; 7.48694Coordinates: 46°22′15″N 07°29′13″E / 46.37083°N 7.48694°E / 46.37083; 7.48694
Geography
Pointe de la Plaine Morte is located in Switzerland
Pointe de la Plaine Morte
Pointe de la Plaine Morte
Location in Switzerland
Location Bern/Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Bernese Alps

The Pointe de la Plaine Morte (2,927 m) is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It overlooks the large and flat glacier named Plaine Morte, from the south-west side.

The Pointe de la Plaine Morte is part of the Crans-Montana ski area and can be easily accessed by a cable car via Les Violettes. The upper terminus is located east of the summit at a height of 2,882 metres. Only a short walk is necessary to reach the summit.

On the summit a radar is operated by MeteoSwiss since 2014.



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