Pic Tyndall

Located at an elevation of 4,241 meters, Pic Tyndall stands as a secondary peak below the western shoulder of the Matterhorn in the Pennine Alps.

John Tyndall and his climbing party achieved the first ascent of this peak on July 28, 1863, using wooden ladders to overcome challenging passages.

The peak received its name to commemorate British physicist John Tyndall, who conducted extensive research on glaciers and atmospheric phenomena in the Alps.

Climbers can access the summit through a 14-kilometer route with a vertical gain of 399 meters, with optimal climbing conditions occurring between July and September.

Despite its modest prominence of only 16 meters, Pic Tyndall ranks as number 45 among 60,693 peaks in the Alps classification system.

GPS coordinates: 45.97429,7.65365

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:03