Glacier du Giétro
Glacier du Giétro is a glacier in Valais, Switzerland and has an elevation of 3,201 metres. Glacier du Giétro is situated nearby to the hamlet Mauvoisin.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include La Ruinette and Mont Blanc de Cheilon.
La Ruinette
Peak
Photo: Herzi Pinki, CC BY-SA 3.0.
La Ruinette is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking the Lake of Mauvoisin in the canton of Valais. With an altitude of 3,875 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit between the Grand Combin and the Dent Blanche.
Mont Blanc de Cheilon
Peak
Photo: 4000er, Public domain.
Mont Blanc de Cheilon is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located in the Swiss canton of Valais. The mountain lies between the valleys of Bagnes and Arolla.
La Luette
Peak
Photo: BraunW, CC BY-SA 3.0.
La Luette is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located between the valleys of Bagnes and Hérens in the canton of Valais. It lies just south of Le Pleureur.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fionnay and Arolla.
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 8 km northwest of Glacier du Giétro.
Arolla
Village
Photo: Steinmann, Public domain.
Arolla is a village in the municipality of Evolène in the Swiss canton of Valais. It is situated at the end of the Val d'Hérens, south of the cantonal capital, Sion. Arolla is situated 8 km northeast of Glacier du Giétro.
Former Louvie alpine pasture
Locality
Photo: Cantio imaginis, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Former Louvie alpine pasture is a locality, which is situated 9 km northwest of Glacier du Giétro.
Glacier du Giétro
- Type: Glacier with an elevation of 3,201 metres
- Also known as: “Glacier du Gietro”
- Category: landform
- Location: Valais, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
45.9918° or 45° 59′ 31″ northLongitude
7.38993° or 7° 23′ 24″ eastElevation
3,201 metres (10,502 feet)Open location code
8FQ9X9RQ+PXGeoNames ID
12005762
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Glacier du Giétro” goes by many names.
- French: “Glacier du Giétro”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Mauvoisin and La Monta.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Col de Cheilon and Giétroz Glacier.
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