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 Weisshorn from the Bishorn |
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  Weisshorn
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| Elevation | 4,505 metres (14,780 feet) |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Range | Pennine Alps |
| Prominence | 1,239 m |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| First ascent | 1861 |
| Easiest route | rock/snow/ice climb |
- See also: Weisshorn (disambiguation)
The Weisshorn (German, lit. White Peak) is a mountain in the Pennine Alps, in Switzerland. With its 4,505 m (14,780 ft) summit, it is one of the major peaks in the Alps and overtops the illustrious Matterhorn by some 30 m..
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Geography
The Weisshorn is situated in the canton of Valais on a north-south orientated chain separating the Val d'Anniviers on the west and the Mattertal on the east. After the Dom, the Weisshorn is the second Alpine summit situated completely out the main chain and on both sides the water end up in the Rhone river.
The massif in which the Weisshorn lies is partially covered by glaciers: the Turtmann and Brunegg Glacier north of the summit of Bishorn and Moming Glacier on the west.
The Weisshorn is one of the many peaks surrounding the region of Zermatt, with the Dent Blanche, Dent d'Hérens, Matterhorn and the Monte Rosa.
First ascent
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.
Climbing route
Departing from the Cabane de Tracuit, above Zinal, 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.
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)
