Corbassière Glacier, Alpine glacier in Valais, Switzerland.
The Corbassière Glacier extends 9.8 kilometers through the Pennine Alps, reaching from the northern face of Grand Combin down to an elevation of 2300 meters.
Jean-Pierre Perraudin studied this glacier in the early 1800s and developed the first scientific theory about glaciers shaping valley formations in the Alps.
The Glacier Museum in Lourtier presents exhibits about Alpine glacier formation and displays artifacts related to regional glaciology research throughout centuries.
Visitors can access the glacier through a marked trail circuit connecting the Brunet Hut to the Panossière Hut, with a suspension bridge spanning 70 meters above.
The glacier maintains a constant width of one kilometer throughout its length, making it particularly notable among Alpine ice formations.
Location: Valais
GPS coordinates: 45.99000,7.29722
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:12
Mauvoisin dam
2.7 km
Grand Combin
5.8 km
Lac de Mauvoisin
4.6 km
Giétro Glacier
7.1 km
Pointe de Boveire
4.5 km
Le Parrain
7.5 km
Combin de Corbassière
1.9 km
Petit Combin
2.4 km
Le Pleureur
6.3 km
Combin de Valsorey
5.8 km
La Ruinette
8.1 km
Combin de la Tsessette
5.4 km
Aiguille du Croissant
5.5 km
La Luette
7.3 km
Tournelon Blanc
3 km
Mont Rogneux
5.6 km
Mur (dit) d'Hannibal
4.9 km
La Sâle
6.9 km
Bivouac Biagio Musso
6.4 km
Mont Brûlé
8.1 km
Giétroz
5 km
Grand Tavé
1.5 km
Le Ritord
4.4 km
Refuge Igloo des Pantalons Blancs
7.9 km
Notre-Dame de Lorette chapel
7.6 km
Becca de Sery
2.7 km
Vieux pont
3.9 km
Alpage de Louvie
7 kmReviews
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