Gebidum, Mountain peak in Valais, Switzerland

Gebidum is a mountain peak in Valais that rises to 2,317 meters and has an antenna structure at its summit. The peak offers views of the Pennine Alps and can be accessed via hiking trails from the valley below.

The peak lies along the Great Walser Trail, which traces the migration paths of Germanic peoples who settled in upper Valais roughly a thousand years ago. These historic routes still connect different valleys and show how the region was populated over time.

The village of Visperterminen near the peak maintains Europe's highest wine vineyards, where people produce and store wine using traditional methods passed down through generations. The steep slopes show how the community has adapted to mountain living over centuries.

The summit is reached on foot from Visperterminen, above Visp in Valais; the Gibidumpass crosses the ridge beside it and the small Gibidumsee lies close to the pass. The antenna mast on the summit is visible from far off and serves as a landmark when orienting yourself on the approach.

The name Gibidum comes from the Valais German word "Bidem", meaning a piece of ground or soil, so the mountain's name refers to its slopes rather than to any person. The small Gibidumsee lies close to the Gibidumpass on the ridge.