Petersgrat

Petersgrat

The Petersgrat in 1910 (summit not visible)
Highest point
Elevation 3,202 m (10,505 ft)
Prominence 81 m (266 ft) [1]
Coordinates 46°27′42.9″N 7°48′30.4″E / 46.461917°N 7.808444°E / 46.461917; 7.808444Coordinates: 46°27′42.9″N 7°48′30.4″E / 46.461917°N 7.808444°E / 46.461917; 7.808444
Geography
Petersgrat

Location in Switzerland

Location Bern/Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Bernese Alps

The Petersgrat is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It consists of a large ridge, which is entirely covered by ice. The northern side belongs to the basin of the large Kander Glacier. On the southern side (Lötschental) the glacier is smaller and is named Tellingletscher.

The Petersgrat is a popular destination for heliskiing and snow landing.

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located east of the summit at 3,121 metres.


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