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Grand Cornier
Photo by J. Vranjes
Details
| Elevation (feet): | 12995 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 3961 |
| Continent: | Europe |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Range/Region: | Southern Alps |
| Range/Region: | Pennine Alps |
| Difficulty: | Basic Snow/Ice Climb |
| Best months for climbing: | Jun, Jul, Aug |
| Year first climbed: | 1865 |
| First successful climber(s): | E.Whymper, Chr.Almer, Michel Croz, F.Biner |
| Nearest major airport: | Geneva |
| Convenient Center: | Grimentz |
Thanks to Mike Green for adding this peak.
Description
A mountain with a great variety of interesting routes including three ridges and a fine face climb (when in condition). Since it's slightly below 4,000m. it receives relatively little attention and it's common to climb it mid-season and have the peak to oneself. Most routes give interesting glacier approaches and finish with rock ridges in a very fine location, giving views of the North side of the Dent Blanche. Highly recommended.
Thanks to Mike Green for this description.
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