Aiguilles Rouges d'Arolla

The Aiguilles Rouges d'Arolla is a mountain massif in the Valais Alps with several prominent peaks characterized by red rock faces and glacial terrain. The group offers steep climbing routes and technical passages that demand skill and experience.

The massif was first explored by climbers in the middle of the 1800s and quickly became significant in Alpine mountaineering history. The area developed into an important destination for technical climbing expeditions.

The mountain stands as a testament to Swiss mountaineering tradition, attracting generations of climbers who developed essential Alpine climbing techniques in this terrain.

Visitors can find lodging and meals at the mountain hut located near the peaks, which serves as a base for multi-day expeditions. The best climbing season runs from summer through early fall when conditions are most stable.

The mountain ranks as the 23rd highest peak among 161 in the Hérens massif and holds position 63 out of 10,817 mountains in Switzerland.

Location: Valais

Elevation above the sea: 3,646 m

GPS coordinates: 46.05677,7.43465

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:04