Balmenhorn, Mountain summit in Province of Vercelli, Italy
The Balmenhorn rises to 4,167 meters within the Monte Rosa massif, featuring a small rocky cliff amid the expansive Lys Glacier ice fields.
The initial documented ascent of Balmenhorn occurred on August 6, 1875, when Giovanni Mariotti and his team successfully reached the mountain summit.
The bronze statue Cristo delle Vette stands at the peak, constructed from World War II materials and installed by Turin artist Alfredo Bai in 1955.
Climbers access the summit through the Lys Col route, passing Rifugio Città di Mantova and Rifugio Giovanni Gnifetti, with cable car service available from Punta Indren.
The name Balmenhorn derives from cave formations at cliff bases, reflecting the linguistic heritage of Walser settlements in the region.
Location: Province of Vercelli
Elevation above the sea: 4,167 m
GPS coordinates: 45.91384,7.85813
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:03
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