Mittaghorn, Alpine summit in Valais, Switzerland

Mittaghorn is an alpine summit in Valais that rises to 3143 meters and features steep rock faces with a northwest ridge. The mountain offers climbing sections combined with walking paths, making it accessible to visitors with varying levels of mountain experience.

The Mittaghorn was first climbed in 1865, according to the Chinese-language record of the peak. The marked hiking route from Plattjen station (2571 m) is the easiest ascent and takes 1.5 to 2 hours. A via ferrata was installed on the northwest ridge in 2004, rated medium difficulty and partly exposed, especially in its upper section; it starts at the Morenia middle station (2572 m) and takes about 3 hours.

The name Mittaghorn comes from the midday sun: seen from Saas-Fee and Saas-Grund, the sun stands over the peak at noon. A large summit cross, visible from the valley, stands on the top. The 1865 first ascent is recorded in the sources.

Visitors can take the Alpin Express cable car from Saas-Fee to Morenia station and follow marked trails from there. The ascent and descent vary in physical demands depending on which route you choose.

The name Mittaghorn comes from the midday sun: seen from Saas-Fee and Saas-Grund, the sun stands over the peak at noon. A large summit cross, visible from the valley, stands on the 3143 m top. The first ascent was in 1865.