Nordend, Alpine summit in Monte Rosa massif, Italy

Nordend is an alpine summit in the Monte Rosa group along the Swiss-Italian border, rising to 4,609 meters. It ranks as the fourth highest point of the massif and features terrain combining rock, snow, and ice.

The first ascent was made on 26 August 1861 by F.T. and Edward N. Buxton, J.J. Cowell and the guide Michel Payot, via the south-south-west ridge. The first winter ascent followed on 9–11 February 1967, when Felice Iacchini, Luciano Bettineschi, Carlo Iacchini, Michele Pala and Lino Pironi climbed the Santa Caterina ridge.

The name Nordend describes the northernmost position of this peak within the Monte Rosa group. The massif draws climbers from both countries and bridges alpine traditions across the border.

Most ascents begin from Monte Rosa Hut at 2,795 meters, with an early start in darkness to reach the summit via the Silbersattel passage. The route requires experience with snow and ice, as well as solid physical fitness.

The first winter ascent took place on 9–11 February 1967, when Felice Iacchini, Luciano Bettineschi, Carlo Iacchini, Michele Pala and Lino Pironi climbed the Santa Caterina ridge. That ridge, named after the crest running north toward the Jägerhorn, is the harder of the mountain's two main ridges and starts from the Città di Gallarate bivouac.