Gornergletscher

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Gornergletscher

Gornergletscher is a glacier found on the Monte Rosa massif close to Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is 14km long and is between 1 - 1.5km wide. It is the source of the Gornera river which flows down through Zermatt itself.

It is also the source of water for a hydroelectric plant in Zermatt which is operated by the Grande Dixence company.


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