Le Parrain
Le Parrain is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located east of Fionnay in the canton of Valais. Its summit (3,259 m) lies within the valley of Bagnes but near the watershed with the valley of Hérens.
| Le Parrain | |
|---|---|
 Le Parrain (left) and Le Pleureur (centre) from the west side | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,259 m (10,692 ft) |
| Prominence | 115 m (377 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | La Ruinette |
| Coordinates | 46°02′44.5″N 7°21′5.2″E |
| Geography | |
  Le Parrain Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Pennine Alps |
"Le Parrain" is a common name for designating the godfather in French, hence the mountain's name is in English "The Godfather".
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Col du Crêt (3,144 m).
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