The Altels (3,629 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 | |
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![]() Western face of the Altels | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,629 m (11,906 ft) |
Prominence | 101 m (331 ft)[1] |
Parent peak | Balmhorn |
Isolation | 0.92 km (0.57 mi) ![]() |
Coordinates | 46°25′43.72″N 07°40′42″E |
Geography | |
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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