Southern Rhaetian Alps
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The Southern Rhaetian Alps (Südliche Rätische Alpen in German, Alpi Retiche meridionali in Italian) are a mountain range in the southern part of the Alps.
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Southern Rhaetian Alps | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Ortler |
Elevation | 3,905 m (12,812 ft) |
Coordinates | 46°30′32″N 10°32′42″E |
Geography | |
Country | Italy |
Regions | Trentino-Alto Adige and Lombardy |
Parent range | Alps |
Borders on | Western Rhaetian Alps, Eastern Rhaetian Alps, Dolomites, Brescia and Garda Prealps and Bergamasque Alps and Prealps |
Geology | |
Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
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