Travel to Matterhorn Glacier in Zermatt, Switzerland

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The Matterhorn Glacier is a glacier of the Pennine Alps, located at the base of the north face of the Matterhorn, south of Zermatt. It has a maximum width of approximately 2.5 km and reaches a minimum height of 2,800 metres. The glacier lies within the basin of the Zmutt Glacier. In 1865, following the first ascent of the Matterhorn, four climbers died in a fall on the way down from the summit.

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Shot with a Canon EOS 80D. Exposure: 1/2000, Aperture: 4.0, Focal Length: 70.0, ISO: 100