Ghiacciaio di Valtournenche

Ghiacciaio di Valtournenche is a glacier in Valtournenche, Province of Aosta, Aosta Valley. Ghiacciaio di Valtournenche is situated nearby to the locality Laghi Cime Bianche, as well as near the hamlet Le Mase.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Klein Matterhorn and Theodul Pass.

Klein Matterhorn

Peak

Photo: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Klein Matterhorn is a peak of the Pennine Alps, overlooking Zermatt in the Swiss canton of Valais. At 3,883 metres above sea level, it is the highest place in Europe that can be reached by aerial tramway or gondola lift, as well as by any other means of transport.

Theodul Pass

Mountain saddle

Photo: BlueGerbil, CC BY-SA 3.0 de.

Theodul Pass, elevation 3,295 metres, is a high mountain pass across the eastern Pennine Alps, connecting Zermatt in the Swiss canton of Valais and Breuil-Cervinia in the Italian region of Aosta Valley.

Gobba di Rollin

Peak

Photo: Zacharie Grossen, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Gobba di Rollin is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy. It is located south of the Breithorn and it is largely covered by ice, the summit area being particularly flat.