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Monte Zerbion

Coordinates: 45°47′17″N 7°39′50″E / 45.788°N 07.664°E / 45.788; 07.664
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Monte Zerbion
French: Mont Dzerbion
Highest point
Elevation2,719 m (8,921 ft)
Prominence309 m (1,014 ft)[1]
Isolation4.65 km (2.89 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
ListingMountains of Italy
Coordinates45°47′17″N 7°39′50″E / 45.788°N 07.664°E / 45.788; 07.664
Geography
Monte Zerbion is located in Alps
Monte Zerbion
Monte Zerbion
Location in the Alps
Monte Zerbion is located in Italy
Monte Zerbion
Monte Zerbion
Monte Zerbion (Italy)
LocationAosta Valley, Italy
Parent rangePennine Alps
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

Monte Zerbion (Italian) or Mont Dzerbion (French) (altitude 2,719 m) is a mountain of the Pennine Alps in Aosta Valley, Italy. It lies between the eastern Ayas Valley and the Valtournenche Valley to the west.

Description

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It is usually climbed from the Ayas side, starting from the village of Barmasc, from where it is a simple hike up to the summit.

It is also a popular peak for ski mountaineering.

The view from the top includes the entire Monte Rosa group and the Matterhorn. A large statue of Mary, mother of Jesus lies on its summit.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Monte Zerbion". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Monte Zerbion". summitpost.org. Retrieved 10 November 2019.