Niremont
| Niremont | |
|---|---|
 View from the summit of Niremont | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,514 m (4,967 ft) |
| Prominence | 289 m (948 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 46°32′54″N 6°57′24″E / 46.54833°N 6.95667°E |
| Geography | |
  Niremont Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Fribourg, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Swiss Prealps |
The Niremont (1,514 m) is a mountain of the Swiss Prealps, in the canton of Fribourg. Due to its rounded shape, it has 2 sub-summits : The Gros Niremont (1,481 m) and the Petit Niremont (1,493 m).
Toponymy[edit]
Its name means Noir Mont in French ("Black Mountain").[2]
Geography[edit]
Situation[edit]
The Noirmont stands between the Swiss plateau and the Swiss Alps. The city of Châtel-St-Denis and the A12 motorway are located on its western foot.
The panorama from its summit offers a nice view on the Moléson, the village of Les Paccots, the lake of Geneva and the Jura Mountains.
Hydrology[edit]
Several small tributaries on the west slopes feed the Trême river. On its south side lies the Veveyse de Châtel river, feeding the lake of Geneva.
Fauna and flora[edit]
The Niremont is covered with pine forests, wetlands and mires. A great proportion (402 hectares) is registered on the Inventory of Mire Landscapes of Particular Beauty and National Importance.[3]
Activities[edit]
The small ski resort of Rathvel lies on its eastern slopes. The Niremont is a popular destination for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and ski touring.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic map (1:25,000). The key col is located near Ratvel at 1,225 metres.
- ^ "Noms de lieux de Suisse romande, Savoie et environs (in French)". OFEV. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ^ "Office Fédéral de l'Environnement, inventaire des sites marécageux (in French)". Archived from the original on 14 December 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
External links[edit]
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