Grand Cornier

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.

Grand Cornier
North face of the Grand Cornier above the Zinal Glacier
Highest point
Elevation3,962 m (12,999 ft)
Prominence430 m (1,410 ft)
Parent peakDent Blanche
ListingAlpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates46°03′08″N 7°36′42″E
Geography
Grand Cornier is located in Switzerland
Grand Cornier
Grand Cornier
Location in Switzerland
LocationValais, Switzerland
Parent rangePennine Alps
Climbing
First ascent16 June 1865 by Edward Whymper, Christian Almer, Michel Croz and F. Biner
Easiest routePD+

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

  • "Grand Cornier". SummitPost.org.


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