L'Evêque is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking the Col Collon in the canton of Valais, south of Mont Collon. With a height of 3,716 meters above sea level, it is one of the highest summits in the Arolla valley. Together with the not much lower double-peaked Mitre de l'Evêque (3,653 m), L'Evêque builds a very prominent double tower.
| L'Evêque | |
|---|---|
 L'Evêque (left) and Mitre de L'Evêque (right) from the east side | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,716 m (12,192 ft) |
| Prominence | 642 m (2,106 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Monte Rosa |
| Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
| Coordinates | 45°57′52″N 7°30′10″E / 45.96444°N 7.50278°E |
| Geography | |
  L'Evêque Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Pennine Alps |
See also
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edit- ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Col Collon (3,074).
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