Fletschhorn

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Fletschhorn

The Fletschhorn from the north
Elevation 3,993 metres (13,100 ft)
Location Flag of Switzerland Switzerland
Range Pennine Alps
Prominence 299 m (981 ft)
Coordinates 46°10′4″N, 8°0′11″ECoordinates: 46°10′4″N, 8°0′11″E
First ascent July 1889 by J. D. James with guide Ambros Supersaxo
Easiest route Basic snow climb from Weissmies hut (2,726 m)

The Fletschhorn (3,993 m) is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland.

It was first climbed by J. D. James with guide Ambros Supersaxo in July 1889. The imposing north face was first ascended by E. R. Blanchet with guides Oskar Supersaxo and Kaspar Mooser on 25 July 1927.

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