Dunantspitze, Alpine summit in Valais, Switzerland
The Pointe Dunant rises to 4632 meters in the Monte Rosa massif, making it the second highest peak in Switzerland after Pointe Dufour.
Christopher Smyth, James Grenville Smyth, and Edmund Smyth achieved the first ascent of this mountain on September 1, 1854, before climbing Pointe Dufour.
In 2014, the peak formerly known as Ostspitze received its current name to honor Henri Dunant, who established the International Red Cross.
Climbers can reach the summit through the western ridge route, which provides access to the peak during the summer mountaineering season.
The altitude difference between Pointe Dunant and Pointe Dufour remains less than two meters, which created initial uncertainty about their respective heights.
Location: Valais
Elevation above the sea: 4,632 m
GPS coordinates: 45.93689,7.86807
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:09
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