Pollux, Mountain peak in Pennine Alps, Switzerland and Italy
Pollux rises to 4092 meters between Valais and Aosta Valley, featuring steep rock faces and glaciated slopes along the Switzerland-Italy border point.
The first ascent of Pollux occurred on August 1, 1864, when Jules Jacot reached the summit with guides Josef-Marie Perren and Peter Taugwalder.
The mountain bears the name of one of the Dioskouri twins from Greek mythology, standing next to its companion peak Castor at 4220 meters.
Climbers access Pollux through the Klein Matterhorn cableway from Zermatt, with the Monte Rosa hut serving as a primary base for expeditions.
The north ridge of Pollux presents technical grade III climbing challenges, requiring specific mountaineering skills to navigate its rocky terrain.
Location: Valais
Location: Aosta Valley
Elevation above the sea: 4,092 m
Part of: Italy–Switzerland border
GPS coordinates: 45.92781,7.78531
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:09
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