Mont Avril, Mountain summit between Valais, Switzerland and Aosta Valley, Italy
Mont Avril rises to an elevation of 3347 meters, forming a natural border between Switzerland and Italy in the Pennine Alps range.
The mountain has served as a geographical boundary marker between Switzerland and Italy since the establishment of modern borders in the Alpine region.
Local communities in both Valais and Aosta Valley maintain traditional Alpine farming practices, including seasonal movement of livestock across mountain pastures near Mont Avril.
Access to Mont Avril requires proper mountaineering equipment and typically starts from the Mauvoisin Lake parking area, following a 32-kilometer round trip trail.
The mountain features a tunnel passage beneath the Rochers de Pierre à Vire, providing occasional views of Mauvoisin Lake through rock openings.
Location: Valais
Location: Aosta Valley
Elevation above the sea: 3,347 m
GPS coordinates: 45.91526,7.34422
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:55
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