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Morge (tributary Of The Rhône)
The Morge, also called Morge de Conthey, is a Switzerland, Swiss river in the Valais, canton of Valais, a tributary of the Rhône on its right bank. Hydronymy The name of the Morge derives from the Celtic languages, Celtic term ''morga'', meaning "border." It shares this etymology with the Morge (Lake Geneva), Morge in Saint-Gingolph and the in the Vaud, canton of Vaud. To avoid confusion, it is sometimes referred to as the "Morge de Conthey." Geography Location The Morge forms the boundary between the municipalities of Conthey and Savièse along its valley, and between Conthey and Sion, Switzerland, Sion in the Rhine Plain, Rhône plain. It also marks the border between the districts of Conthey District, Conthey and Sion District, Sion. Its adjacent Drainage basin, drainage basins include the Lizerne to the west, the Sarine District, Sarine to the northwest, the Geltenbach to the north, the Lienne to the northeast, the Sionne (river), Sionne to the east, and the Rhô ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsanfleuron Glacier
The Tsanfleuron Glacier (, ) is a long glacier (2005) situated in the western Bernese Alps in the cantons of Valais and Vaud in Switzerland. In 1973 it had an area of . It culminates at the Dôme, at approximately 3,000 metres above sea level, where it is separated from the Diablerets Glacier. The lowest point is at approx. 2,500 metres. The glacier is overlooked by the Scex Rouge and the Oldenhorn on the north, and by the Quille du Diable on the south. Most of the glacier is used as a ski area and is better known under the name of the company operating the ski area ''Glacier 3000'' or ''Glacier des Diablerets'' (the latter is in fact a nearby smaller glacier on the summit of the Diablerets). The area can be reached easily from the Scex Rouge station with the help of a chairlift. Several secured paths allow pedestrians to walk on the glacier. Snow buses are also operated on the glacier. In July 2017, the frozen bodies of a Swiss couple who went missing in 1942 were discovered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
