Grand Combin, Alpine summit in Pennine Alps, Valais, Switzerland
The Grand Combin massif contains three peaks above 4000 meters: Combin de Grafeneire at 4309 meters, Combin de Valsorey at 4184 meters, and Combin de la Tsessette at 4132 meters.
Charles Sainte-Claire Deville and his team of four guides completed the first recorded ascent of the main summit on July 30, 1859, marking a milestone in Alpine mountaineering.
The mountain represents an important location for Alpine research, with scientists studying glacial formations, climate patterns, and high-altitude ecosystems in the Pennine Alps region.
Climbers access the mountain through the Panossière Hut at 2641 meters or the Valsorey Hut at 3030 meters, with optimal climbing conditions occurring between July and September.
The Corbassière glacier stretches ten kilometers northward from the Grand Combin, creating a vast ice field surrounded by numerous secondary peaks and alpine formations.
GPS coordinates: 45.93758,7.29922
Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:47
The Alps contain numerous natural landmarks, from high-altitude lakes with clear waters to prominent mountain peaks. This range features deep gorges with vertical walls, glaciers extending for kilometers, and distinctive geological formations. Lakes reflect surrounding peaks, while limestone formations create unique landscapes across different regions of the Alpine arc.
Mauvoisin dam
7.5 km
Lac de Mauvoisin
6.2 km
Mont Vélan
6.3 km
Pointe de Boveire
7.9 km
Lac des Toules
8 km
Corbassière Glacier
5.8 km
Mont Avril
4.3 km
Combin de Corbassière
4.7 km
Petit Combin
5.7 km
Combin de Valsorey
701 m
Combin de la Tsessette
1.1 km
Mont Gelé
6.4 km
Aiguille du Croissant
378 m
Tournelon Blanc
4 km
Mur (dit) d'Hannibal
7.2 km
Bivouac Biagio Musso
1.2 km
Mont Durand Glacier
3.1 km
Mont de la Gouille
4.5 km
Grand Tavé
6.4 km
Le Ritord
4.4 km
Saint-Pierre Church
7.2 km
Valsorey Glacier
3.7 km
Lago di By
5.7 km
Notre-Dame de Lorette chapel
7.3 km
Mill on the stream of Valsorey
7.1 km
Vieux pont
8.3 km
Ancien prieuré
7.2 km
Maison dites de Chaillant
7.2 kmReviews
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