Glacier des Etagnes
Glacier des Etagnes is a glacier in Nendaz, Conthey District, Valais and has an elevation of 2,886 metres. Glacier des Etagnes is situated nearby to the hamlet Tortin, as well as near the locality La Perreyre.Places of Interest
Highlights include Mont Fort and Lac de Cleuson.
Mont Fort
Peak
Mont Fort is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, in the Swiss canton of Valais. It lies on the range between the valleys of Nendaz and Bagnes, north of the Rosablanche.
Lac de Cleuson
Reservoir
Photo: Claudio Vosti, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Lac de Cleuson is a reservoir in the municipality of Nendaz, Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.51 km2. Water from the reservoir is often pumped into the Grande Dixence Dam's reservoir, Lac des Dix, for use in hydroelectricity production.
Lac du Grand Désert
Photo: Gdubi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Lac du Grand Désert is a lake in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is located at an elevation of 2642 m, fed by the Grand Désert Glacier.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Former Louvie alpine pasture and Lourtier.
Former Louvie alpine pasture
Locality
Photo: Cantio imaginis, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Former Louvie alpine pasture is a locality, which is situated 4½ km south of Glacier des Etagnes.
Fionnay
Village
Photo: bruchez, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Fionnay is a village in the Swiss Alps, located in the canton of Valais. The village is situated in the western part of the canton, in the valley of Bagnes, south-east of Martigny. Fionnay is situated 7 km south of Glacier des Etagnes.
Glacier des Etagnes
- Type: Glacier with an elevation of 2,886 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Nendaz, Conthey District, Valais, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.09271° or 46° 5′ 34″ northLongitude
7.31608° or 7° 18′ 58″ eastElevation
2,886 metres (9,469 feet)Open location code
8FR938V8+3CGeoNames ID
11397798
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