Geography
The Rhaetian Alps contain the subranges of:
- Albula Range,
- Bernina Alps
- Brenta group
- Bregaglia Range
- Ortler Alps
- Rätikon
- Silvretta
The highest peak in the range is Piz Bernina at 13,284 feet (4,049 m), located on the Swiss-Italian border.
The Swiss National Park is located in the Western Rhaetian Alps.
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