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Delve into Ferret
Ferret in Entremont District (Canton du Valais) is located in Switzerland about 73 mi (or 118 km) south of Bern, the country's capital town.
Current time in Ferret is now 12:12 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Zurich with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports close to Ferret, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Aosta Airport in Italy in a distance of 18 mi (or 28 km). The closest airport in Switzerland is Sion Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 28 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Switzerland is Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces in a distance of 43 mi (or 70 km), North-West. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Saint-Rhemy, San Leonardo, Saint-Oyen, Etroubles and Morgex. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 45 °F
Morning Temperature | 1°C / 34 °F |
Evening Temperature | 4°C / 40 °F |
Night Temperature | 4°C / 38 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 60% |
Air Pressure | 1023 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South |
Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 2% of sky |
General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Friday, 15th of November 2024
12°C (53 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 16th of November 2024
14°C (57 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
11°C (52 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Videos from this area
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Skigebiet La Fouly - Val Ferret
Die Siedlung La Fouly, im Val Ferret gelegen, ist kein Ort des Massentourismus. Wüsste man es nicht besser, würde man in diesem abgelegenen Tal kein Skigebiet vermuten. Gerade deshalb ist...
Traversée à skis La Fouly - Champex (les 5 cols) - 5 et 6 janvier 2013
Voici un W.E. de ski de rando qui restera bien gravé dans nos mémoires tellement toutes les conditions étaient réunies ! Les amis au top, la météo parfaite, l'ambiance du tonnerre, l'itinéra...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Col Ferret
The Col Ferret (Petit Col Ferret) (el. 2490 m. ) is an Alpine pass between the canton of Valais and the Aosta Valley. This pass separates the Mont Blanc Massif from the Pennine Alps.
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 basin. The two valleys are connected by a mountain footpath through Col Ferret. Access to Col Ferret is forbidden for private motor vehicles, on both sides.
Cabane de l'A Neuve
The Cabane de l'A Neuve (or L'A Neuve hut) is a mountain hut in the Swiss Alps at 2,735 metres above sea level open for visitors. It can be reached from the Val Ferret. The hut lies below the Grand Darray (3,514 m) on the south side in the Mont Blanc Massif. Other summits close to the hut are the Tour Noir (3,835 m), the Grande Lui (3,509 m) and the Mont Dolent (3,823 m). Inauguration was 4 September 1927.
La Fouly
La Fouly is a village in the Val Ferret in the Swiss canton of Valais. The village, at an altitude of 1,600 metres, is part of the municipality of Orsières (900 m). It sits at the foot of Mont Dolent (3,823 m) and the Tour Noir (3,836m) in the Mont Blanc massif. La Fouly is a starting point for many hikes into the surrounding mountains and is also a small ski resort. It is also often used as a stopping place for the Tour du Mont Blanc.
Refuge Hélène
Refuge Hélène is a refuge in the Alps in Aosta Valley, Italy.