Monte Zerbion

Monte Zerbion (Italian) or Mont Dzerbion (French) (altitude 2,719 m) is a mountain of the Pennine Alps in Aosta Valley, Italy. It lies between the eastern Ayas Valley and the Valtournenche Valley to the west.

Monte Zerbion
French: Mont Dzerbion
Highest point
Elevation	2,719 m (8,921 ft)
Prominence	309 m (1,014 ft)^[1]
Isolation	4.65 km (2.89 mi)
Listing	Mountains of Italy
Coordinates	45°47′17″N 7°39′50″E / 45.788°N 07.664°E / 45.788; 07.664
Geography
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Location	Aosta Valley, Italy
Parent range	Pennine Alps
Climbing
Easiest route	Hike

Description

It is usually climbed from the Ayas side, starting from the village of Barmasc, from where it is a simple hike up to the summit.

It is also a popular peak for ski mountaineering.

The view from the top includes the entire Monte Rosa group and the Matterhorn. A large statue of Mary, mother of Jesus lies on its summit.^[2]

References

1. "Monte Zerbion". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
2. "Monte Zerbion". summitpost.org. Retrieved 10 November 2019.