Bernese Alps in the wide meaning
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The Bernese Alps in the wide meaning (in German Berner Alpen i.w.S.,[2] in French Alpes Bernoises D.l.s.l.[3]) are a mountain range in the northwestern part of the Alps. They are located in Switzerland.
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Bernese Alps in the wide meaning | |
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German: Berner Alpen i.w.S. French: Alpes Bernoises d.l.s.l. | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Finsteraarhorn[1] |
Elevation | 4,274 m (14,022 ft) |
Coordinates | 46°21′15″N 8°07′34″E |
Geography | |
Country | Switzerland |
Cantons | Bern, Vaud, Valais, Lucerne, Uri, Nidwalden and Obwalden |
Parent range | Alps |
Borders on | Lepontine Alps, Pennine Alps, Graian Alps, Savoy Prealps, Swiss Prealps and Glarus Alps i.t.w.m. |
Geology | |
Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
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