Balfrin, Mountain summit in Valais, Switzerland
The Balfrin peak rises to an elevation of 3,796 meters within the Pennine Alps range, between the Mattertal and Saastal valleys of Switzerland.
The first documented climb to the summit of Balfrin occurred in 1869, marking the beginning of mountaineering expeditions to this Swiss Alpine peak.
The mountain forms part of the Mischabel massif, representing the geological heritage of the Swiss Alps and their influence on local mountain communities.
Climbers access Balfrin through the Riedpass at 3,553 meters elevation, with the mountain featuring both the Balfringletscher glacier on its northern face.
The mountain maintains a prominence of 243 meters and stands as the 93rd highest peak among 2,009 summits in the Pennine Alps range.
Location: Valais
Elevation above the sea: 3,796 m
GPS coordinates: 46.13515,7.88026
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:58
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