Location Valais, Switzerland Easiest route PD+ First ascent 16 June 1865 Parent peak Dent Blanche | Parent range Pennine Alps Elevation 3,962 m Prominence 430 m Mountain range Alps, Pennine Alps | |
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Listing Alpine mountains above 3000 m First ascenders Edward Whymper, Michel Croz, Christian Almer Similar Dent Blanche, Ober Gabelhorn, Besso, Schalihorn, Wellenkuppe | ||
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.
Map of Grand Cornier, 1986 Ayer, 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 (9,469 ft)) and Moiry hut (2,825 m (9,268 ft)) are used for the normal ascent routes.
References
Grand Cornier Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA