Furggubäumhorn

Furggubäumhorn
Punta d'Aurona
Furggubäumhorn

Location in the Alps

Highest point
Elevation 2,985 m (9,793 ft)
Prominence 253 m (830 ft) [1]
Parent peak Helsenhorn
Coordinates 46°16′47″N 8°06′20″E / 46.27972°N 8.10556°E / 46.27972; 8.10556Coordinates: 46°16′47″N 8°06′20″E / 46.27972°N 8.10556°E / 46.27972; 8.10556
Geography
Location Valais, Switzerland
Piedmont, Italy
Parent range Lepontine Alps

The Furggubäumhorn (also known as Punta d'Aurona) is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It is located on the main chain of the Alps, approximately halfway between the Wasenhorn and the Bortelhorn.

On the north side of the mountain lies the Bortelsee.

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Passo di Vallaperta (2,732 m).

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