Mont Durand, Alpine summit in Valais, Switzerland.
Mont Durand rises to an elevation of 3,713 meters between the Zinal and Zmutt valleys in the Pennine Alps of Switzerland.
The mountain features three distinct sub-peaks, including the northeastern summit at 3,679 meters and the southern peak Hohwänghorn at 3,671 meters.
Mont Durand holds position 16 among 113 peaks in the Sierre region, contributing to the mountaineering heritage of the Swiss Alps.
The Arbenbiwak mountain hut, located 1,163 meters east of the summit, provides necessary facilities for mountaineers exploring the area.
The northern face of Mont Durand features the Glacier Durand, which joins the larger Zinal Glacier in a natural ice formation.
Location: Valais
Elevation above the sea: 3,713 m
GPS coordinates: 46.03372,7.65051
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:53
Matterhorn
6.4 km
Dent Blanche
3 km
Zinalrothorn
4.6 km
Matterhorn Glacier
5.6 km
Ober Gabelhorn
1.4 km
Pic Tyndall
6.6 km
Mettelhorn
7.4 km
Grand Cornier
3.6 km
Zmutt Glacier
6 km
Moiry Glacier
6.4 km
Zinal Glacier
2.2 km
Besso
4.9 km
Ferpècle Glacier
6.2 km
Pointe de Zinal
1.7 km
Moming Glacier
5.6 km
Trifthorn
3 km
Platthorn
7 km
Schalihorn
7 km
Pigne de la Lé
6.3 km
Punta Maria Cristina
7.2 km
Triftgletscher
3.9 km
Hirli
6 km
Pointes de Mourti
6.6 km
Hohlicht Glacier
6 km
Unter Gabelhorn
3.7 km
Punta Maquignaz
7.4 km
Petroglyphs – cup marked stones of unknown date
6.6 km
Gabelhorngletscher
2.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes