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Turtmann Glacier

#1460 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Turtmann Glacier
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Local name: Turtmanngletscher Length: 3.11 miCoordinates: 46°7'43"N, 7°41'48"E
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ValaisSwitzerland

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Day trips

Turtmann Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bishorn, Tracuit Hut, Les Diablons, Pointe Burnaby.

  • bishorn1.2 miSE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Bishorn

    30 min walk • Bishorn, Switzerland, is an alpine marvel that beckons climbers from around the globe. Located in the Pennine Alps, this mountain stands at an impressive 4,153 meters, making it one of the most prominent peaks in the region.

  • tracuit hut0.8 miW
    Alpine hut, Hiking

    Tracuit Hut

    22 min walk • The Tracuit Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located above Zinal in the canton of Valais. The hut lies at an elevation of 3,256 metres above sea level, at the Tracuit Pass, between Les Diablons and the Tête de Milon in the Pennine Alps.

  • les diablons1.5 miNW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Les Diablons

    40 min walk • Les Diablons are a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Zinal in the canton of Valais. They lie between the valleys of Anniviers and Turtmann on the subrange of the Pennine Alps that culminates at the Weisshorn.

  • pointe burnaby1.2 miSE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Pointe Burnaby

    32 min walk • The Pointe Burnaby is a minor summit north-east of Bishorn. Because of its small prominence it was included in the enlarged list of alpine four-thousanders.

  • tete de milon0.8 miSW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Tête de Milon

    20 min walk • Tête de Milon is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located east of Zinal in the canton of Valais. It belongs to the massif of the Weisshorn and lies west of the Turtmann Glacier.

  • brunegg glacier1.2 miE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

    Brunegg Glacier

    31 min walk • The Brunegg Glacier is a 4 km long glacier situated in the Pennine Alps in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. In 1973 it had an area of 6.68 km². The glacier is located north of Bishorn and Weisshorn.

Where to next? Visit valais Valais region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Switzerland.

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