Grande Dent de Veisivi, Alpine peak in Val d'Hérens, Switzerland
Grande Dent de Veisivi is an Alpine peak in Val d'Hérens that reaches 3,418 meters in elevation within the Pennine Alps. The summit commands views across the surrounding peaks and glaciers that characterize this high mountain valley.
The first documented ascent reached the summit in 1875 when climbers J.S. Philpott, M. Pralong, and J. Vuignier succeeded via the northwest ridge. Since then the peak has become a destination for mountaineers seeking technical climbing challenges in the Alps.
The mountain forms part of the Swiss mountaineering heritage, with multiple climbing routes graded from F to TD+ attracting technical climbers to the Val d'Hérens region.
Summer months offer the most stable conditions for approaching this peak, when snow and ice are at their lowest. Start from Les Hauderes village and follow established routes that lead through the surrounding terrain toward the base.
Multiple climbing routes of varying difficulty provide different ways to reach the summit, from moderate approaches to challenging technical faces. Experienced climbers often choose the more exposed routes that test different skills.
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