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Plaine Morte Glacier

Coordinates: 46°23′N 7°30′E / 46.383°N 7.500°E / 46.383; 7.500
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LocationValais, Switzerland
Coordinates46°23′N 7°30′E / 46.383°N 7.500°E / 46.383; 7.500

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.

Panorama