Grand Cornier
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| Grand Cornier | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 3,962 metres (12,999 ft) |
| Location | Valais,  Switzerland |
| Range | Pennine Alps |
| Prominence | 430 m (1,411 ft) |
| Coordinates | |
| First ascent | 16 June 1865 by Edward Whymper, Christian Almer, Michel Croz and F. Biner |
| Easiest route | PD+ |
The Grand Cornier (3,962 m) is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland.
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 (2,886 m) and Moiry hut (2,825 m) are used for the normal routes.
[edit] References
Collomb, Robin G., Pennine Alps Central, London: Alpine Club, 1975
[edit] External links
The Grand Cornier on SummitPost
