Grand Cornier Explained

Grand Cornier
Photo Size:285
Elevation M:3962
Prominence M:430
Parent Peak:Dent Blanche
Map:Switzerland
Location:Valais, Switzerland
Range:Pennine Alps
Coordinates:46.0522°N 7.6117°W
First Ascent:16 June 1865 by Edward Whymper, Christian Almer, Michel Croz and F. Biner
Easiest Route:PD+

The Grand Cornier is a 3962m (12,999feet) mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. It lies 2km (01miles) north from the Dent Blanche.

The first ascent of the mountain was made via the east ridge by Edward Whymper, Christian Almer, Michel Croz and F. Biner on 16 June 1865.

The Mountet hut (2886m (9,469feet)) and Moiry hut (2825m (9,268feet)) are used for the normal ascent routes.

See also

References

Collomb, Robin G., Pennine Alps Central, London: Alpine Club, 1975

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