Grand Cornier

Grand Cornier

North face of the Grand Cornier above the Zinal Glacier
Elevation 3,962 m (12,999 ft)
Prominence 430 m (1,410 ft)
Parent peak Dent Blanche
Listing Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Location
Grand Cornier

Location in Switzerland

Location Valais, Switzerland
Range Pennine Alps
Coordinates 46°03′08″N 7°36′42″E / 46.05222°N 7.61167°ECoordinates: 46°03′08″N 7°36′42″E / 46.05222°N 7.61167°E
Climbing
First ascent 16 June 1865 by Edward Whymper, Christian Almer, Michel Croz and F. Biner
Easiest route PD+

The Grand Cornier is a 3,962 m (12,999 ft) mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. It lies 2 km (1.2 mi) 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 (2,886 m (9,469 ft)) and Moiry hut (2,825 m (9,268 ft)) are used for the normal ascent routes.

See also

References

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

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