The Altels (3,630 m) is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It is situated in the Balmhorn massif, approximately halfway between Kandersteg and Leukerbad.
| Altels | |
|---|---|
 Western face of the Altels | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,630 m (11,910 ft) |
| Prominence | 100 m (330 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Balmhorn |
| Coordinates | 46°25′43.72″N 07°40′42″E / 46.4288111°N 7.67833°E |
| Geography | |
  Altels Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Bern/Valais Switzerland |
| Parent range | Bernese Alps |
Although its south side is in Valais, the mountain lies within the Aar basin.
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