Cima di Jazzi, Mountain summit in Monte Rosa massif, Switzerland.
Cima di Jazzi is a rocky summit in the Monte Rosa massif that sits on the border between Italy and Switzerland. The peak shows steep walls and several climbing routes that pass through a high mountain landscape with snowfields and glaciers.
The summit has attracted climbers since the 19th century, when mountaineering routes were first established here. Improvements in climbing technique and gear over time opened new pathways to reach the peak.
Local alpine guides from Macugnaga maintain traditional climbing techniques and share their knowledge of the mountain with visiting climbers.
Rifugio Eugenio Sella provides a solid base for climbing trips at this elevation. Visitors should expect changing mountain conditions and rapidly shifting weather.
On clear days, the summit reveals a rare perspective on dozens of peaks that exceed 4000 meters surrounding it. This view shows the impressive scale and interconnected nature of high mountains in the region.
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