Dent Blanche
The Dent Blanche is a mountain in the Pennine Alps, lying in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. At 4,357 m (14,295 ft)-high, it is one of the highest peaks in the Alps.
| Dent Blanche | |
|---|---|
The northern ridge of Dent Blanche | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,357 m (14,295 ft) |
| Prominence | 915 m ↓ Wandfluejoch |
| Parent peak | Matterhorn |
| Isolation | 7.2 km → Matterhorn |
| Coordinates | 46°02′03″N 7°36′43″E |
| Geography | |
Dent Blanche Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Pennine Alps |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1862 |
| Easiest route | rock/snow/ice climb |
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