Arête

Type

Mountain, Rock

Area of origin

France

Area of use

International

Related terms

Aonach

Thin knife-like ridge formed between parallel glaciers and then honed by freeze-thaw weathering.

Etymology

French “arête”

  • edge (as in geometry)
  • bone
  • ridge

Example locations

  • Striding Edge
    Helvellyn, Lake District

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