Cabane de Saleina
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: Cabane du Saleinaz) is a mountain hut in the Swiss Alps
Swiss Alps
The Swiss Alps are the portion of the Alps mountain range that lies within Switzerland. Because of their central position within the entire Alpine range, they are also known as the Central Alps....
at 2,691 meters above sea level. It can be reached from the Val Ferret
Val Ferret
Val Ferret is the name of the two valleys departing from the Col Ferret on the border between Italy and Switzerland, on the southern side the Mont Blanc Massif. To the northeast, the Swiss valley, which drains into the Rhône basin; to the southwest, the Italian valley, which drains into the Po...
. The hut lies above the Saleina Glacier
Saleina Glacier
The Saleina Glacier is a long glacier situated in the Mont Blanc Massif in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is adjacent to the Aiguille d'Argentière.-External links:*...
near the Aiguille d'Argentière
Aiguille d'Argentière
The Aiguille d'Argentière is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif on the border between France and Switzerland.The first ascent of the mountain was by a British party comprising Edward Whymper and A. Reilly with guides Michel Croz, M. Payot, H. Charlet on 15 July 1864...
in the Mont Blanc Massif
Mont Blanc Massif
The Mont Blanc massif is a mountain range in the western Alps. It is named after Mont Blanc, at 4,810.45 m the highest summit of the Alps. It is located in France , Italy , and Switzerland...
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