![]() ![]() Since its first ascent in 1865 the Matterhorn has been a highly-prized peak for alpine mountaineers. The Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route, a 12-day trek which begins in Chamonix and ends in Zermatt, also gives hikers amazing views of the Matterhorn. From Zermatt, there are many close-by day hikes that allow for incredible views of this majestic peak. Each year millions of travelers come to Zermatt, Switzerland just to view the Matterhorn. The Matterhorn, towering at 4,478 meters (14,692 ft), is arguably the most recognizable and iconic peak in the world. If you’re looking to summit the Weisshorn, it is a quite difficult and technical climb on both rock and snow. Its jaw-dropping beauty deserves fame comparable to the Matterhorn, but this peak does not see nearly as many visitors. The Weisshorn, located near the Matterhorn in the Pennine Alps, has an elevation of 4,506 meters (14,783 ft). It is known for its frequent avalanches, and is nick-named Menschenfresser-meaning “people eater.”Ĭlimbers today must be very cautious of the conditions before attempting to climb, as they greatly affect the difficulty of summitting. Before this, many men fell to their death from the cornices (overhanging edges of snow) along the ridgelines. Its first ascent was completed by a 14-man team in 1861. Liskamm reaches 4,527 meters (14,852 ft) above sea level, and is located in the Pennine Alps on the border of Switzerland and Italy. Dom is known as one of the “easier” tall peaks in the Alps to summit because of it’s straightforward routes. Located near Monte Rosa, Dom stands at 4,545 meters (14,911 ft) and can also be viewed from the Gornergrat. During the summer months, many mountain climbers flock to the base of Monte Rosa hoping to reach its summit. The first ascent was completed August 1, 1855, by a team of Swiss and English climbers. This can be reached from Zermatt by the Gornergrat Railway. ![]() Another popular area to view Monte Rosa is the Gornergrat, a ridge that overlooks more than twenty 4,000 meter peaks as well as the Gorner Glacier. It offers fantastic views of this massive peak. The Tour de Mont Rosa is a difficult trek that circles Monte Rosa, crossing through both the Swiss and Italian Alps. The other peaks in this range are Dunantspitze (4,632 m), Grenzgipfel (4,618 m), and Nordend (4,609 m). It’s located in the eastern part of the Pennine Alps on the border with Italy. The highest peak in this range (Dufourspitze) has an elevation of 4,634 meters (15,203 ft), claiming the title of Switzerland’s highest peak. Monte Rosa is a massif comprised of several peaks. The most popular trek in Europe, the Tour du Mont Blanc, is a circumambulation of the Mont Blanc Massif and gives avid hikers a chance to enjoy the beauty of Mont Blanc as they travel around it, crossing through three countries-France, Italy, and Switzerland. Tourists from all around the world travel to see this glacier-flanked peak. The massif is located in the Graian Alps and lies within France, Switzerland, and Italy. Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps and in Europe, reaching a lofty 4,804 meters (15,774 ft) above sea level. Many of Alpenwild's tours allow for viewing of these peaks. The Alp's top ten tallest peaks are almost all located in Switzerland with the exception of Mont Blanc being in France and Italy, and both Monte Rosa and Liskamm being shared by Italy and Switzerland. ![]() ![]() This incredibly massive mountain range stretches across 8 countries: France, Monaco, Switzerland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. The Alps, located in Europe, is one of the most popular destinations in the world for a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, trekking, climbing, and skiing. ![]()
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