Besso, Mountain summit in Pennine Alps, Switzerland
The Besso mountain rises to an elevation of 3,669 meters with two distinct peaks in the Pennine Alps of Canton Valais.
The initial ascent of Besso occurred in 1862 when mountain guides J. B. Épinay and J. Vianin reached the summit through challenging terrain.
The mountain's name derives from the Val d'Hérens dialect word for twins, reflecting the characteristic dual summits of the peak.
Mountaineers access the standard climbing route from the Mountet hut, positioned at 2,886 meters altitude on the mountain's approach.
The south-west ridge climbing path, established in 1906 by R. L. G. Irving's expedition, maintains a PD+ difficulty rating for alpinists.
GPS coordinates: 46.07776,7.65878
Latest update: March 24, 2025 03:57
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