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Grand Golliat, Mountain peak in Pennine Alps, Switzerland-Italy border

The Grand Golliat reaches an elevation of 3,238 meters and marks the natural boundary between the Swiss canton of Valais and the Italian Aosta Valley.

The mountain's name originates from the term 'gouilles', referring to the collection of small lakes discovered on the Italian slopes of this Alpine peak.

Local communities in both Switzerland and Italy maintain mountain traditions through seasonal festivals and events near the Grand Golliat throughout the year.

Numerous hiking trails connect the Grand Golliat to the Petit Col Ferret and the Great St Bernard Pass, creating a network of mountain paths.

The Grand Golliat holds the distinction of being the most southern Swiss mountain that exceeds an altitude of 3,000 meters.

Location: Valais

Elevation above the sea: 3,238 m

GPS coordinates: 45.85922,7.10099

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:56

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