Gross Furkahorn, Alpine summit at Urner Alps, Switzerland
Gross Furkahorn is an alpine peak in the Urner Alps that marks the boundary between the cantons of Valais and Uri. The mountain consists of granite rock and rises to approximately 3,169 meters.
The sources record no first ascent for the Gross Furkahorn. Its documented history is cartographic and mountaineering: the 3,169 m summit carries the Uri–Valais cantonal border along a chain running from the Galenstock down to the Furka Pass, and the normal route today starts at Hotel Belvédère above the Rhone Glacier.
The ridge of this peak draws climbers interested in granite rock formations and technical routes. People who love climbing come here to test their skills on the rock.
The best approach is via Furka Pass, which serves as a starting point for hikes and climbing routes. Lodging options and facilities are available in the nearby area.
The summit is not a single point but three rock teeth. The south face is broken by steep slabs interrupted by scree bands, known as the Wandfussplatten, where most of the bolted plaisir climbing routes are found.
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