Dürrenhorn
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The Dürrenhorn (also Dirruhorn) is a summit
in the Pennine
Alps
in Switzerland
. It lies towards the northern end of the Nadelgrat, a high-level ridge running roughly north–south above the resort of Saas-Fee
to the east, and the Mattertal to the west. It is part of the Mischabel range, which culminates at the Dom (4,545 m).
Summit
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in the Pennine
Pennine Alps
The Pennine Alps are a mountain range in the western part of the Alps. They are located in Switzerland and Italy...
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....
in Switzerland
Switzerland
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. It lies towards the northern end of the Nadelgrat, a high-level ridge running roughly north–south above the resort of Saas-Fee
Saas-Fee
Saas-Fee is the main village in the Saastal, or the Saas Valley, and is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland...
to the east, and the Mattertal to the west. It is part of the Mischabel range, which culminates at the Dom (4,545 m).