Weisshorn (Valais)
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| Weisshorn | |
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 The Weisshorn from the south, in June |
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| Elevation | 4,505 metres (14,780 feet) |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Range | Pennine Alps |
| Prominence | 1,239 m |
| Coordinates | |
| First ascent | 1861 |
| Easiest route | rock/snow/ice climb |
The Weisshorn (4,505 m) is a mountain in the Swiss Alps, west of Zermatt and north of the Matterhorn.
The mountain was first climbed on 19 August 1861 by John Tyndall with guides J. J. Bennen and Ulrich Wenger. The south face was first climbed in 1895 by J. M. Biner, A. Imboden and E. Broome.
With its 4505 m, the Weisshorn overtops the illustrious Matterhorn by some 60 m. Departing from the Cabane de Tracuit at 3265 m, you'll reach the summit via the NW ridge. The first 3 hours consist of relatively easy walking across the glacier and will lead you on top of the Bishorn (4153 m). The second part of the ascent is more exposed and will take another 5 hrs. The ascent is not a piece of cake, but it's worth the effort.
[edit] External links
- The Weisshorn on PeakWare
- The Weisshorn from the north
- The Weisshorn from the south
- Weisshorn photo gallery
- Information on all 4000ers of the Alps, including information for mountaineers and some nice photos
- The Swiss Alpine Club (SAC)
