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The '''Plaine Morte''' is a [[glacier]] located at an elevation of 2750 |
The '''Plaine Morte''' is a [[glacier]] located at an elevation of {{convert|2750|m|abbr=on}}, in the [[canton of Bern]] in [[Switzerland]]. The [[ice field]], which covers {{convert|10km2|sqmi}}, is located below the mountain of [[Wildstrubel]] in the [[Bernese Alps|Bernese]] [[Swiss Alps|Alps]]. |
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The area of ''Plaine Morte'' is easily accessible from [[Crans-Montana]] by [[cable car]] and the practice of [[cross-country skiing]] is possible throughout the year. The summit of the ''Pointe de la Plaine Morte'' offers impressive views of the [[Pennine Alps|Valais Alps]]. |
The area of ''Plaine Morte'' is easily accessible from [[Crans-Montana]] by [[cable car]] and the practice of [[cross-country skiing]] is possible throughout the year. The summit of the ''Pointe de la Plaine Morte'' offers impressive views of the [[Pennine Alps|Valais Alps]]. |
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| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
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| Coordinates | 46°23′N 7°30′E / 46.383°N 7.500°E |
The Plaine Morte is a glacier located at an elevation of 2,750 m (9,020 ft), in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The ice field, which covers [convert: invalid number], is located below the mountain of Wildstrubel in the Bernese Alps.
The area of Plaine Morte is easily accessible from Crans-Montana by cable car and the practice of cross-country skiing is possible throughout the year. The summit of the Pointe de la Plaine Morte offers impressive views of the Valais Alps.
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