The Palanche de la Cretta (or (La) Palantse de la Cretta) is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Evolène in the canton of Valais. It lies north of Mont de l'Etoile.

Palanche de la Cretta
The Palanche de la Cretta (centre left) and Mont de l'Etoile (left) from above Evolène
Highest point
Elevation2,927 m (9,603 ft)
Prominence58 m (190 ft)[1]
Coordinates46°5′38.8″N 7°27′52.4″E / 46.094111°N 7.464556°E / 46.094111; 7.464556
Geography
Palanche de la Cretta is located in Switzerland
Palanche de la Cretta
Palanche de la Cretta
Location in Switzerland
LocationValais, Switzerland
Parent rangePennine Alps

References

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  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Basset de la Cretta (2,869 m).
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