Grand Cornier

Infobox Mountain
Name = Grand Cornier
Photo =
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Elevation = convert|3962|m|ft|0|lk=on
Location = Valais, SUI
Range = Pennine Alps
Prominence=convert|430|m|ft|0|abbr=on
Coordinates = coord|46|3|7.6|N|7|36|42.2|E|type:mountain_region:CH|display=inline,title
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.

References

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

External links

[http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/150266/grand-cornier.html The Grand Cornier on SummitPost]