Crast' Agüzza, Alpine summit in Grisons, Switzerland.
Crast' Agüzza is an Alpine summit in Grisons that rises to 3,870 meters (12,697 feet) with steep granite faces forming its ridges and walls. The Morteratsch Glacier borders it on the north and the Upper Scerscen Glacier on the south, framing the peak.
The peak was first climbed on July 17, 1865, by Johann Jakob Weilenmann and three companions via the west ridge. This early ascent marks the beginning of modern mountaineering activity in this area of the Alps.
The mountain is called Engadin Matterhorn by locals because of its striking shape and importance in the region's mountaineering culture. Climbers from across the Alps view it as a meaningful destination within their explorations of this mountain range.
Reaching the summit requires serious mountaineering skills and experience on exposed terrain. The Marco e Rosa Hut at 3,597 meters (11,801 feet) provides shelter and supplies for those planning the climb.
The peak sits on the border between Italy and Switzerland, serving as a natural boundary marker between two nations. It also ranks as the 14th highest summit in the Western Rhaetian Alps, which matters to those tracking Alpine elevations.
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