Gross Fusshorn, Alpine summit in Valais, Switzerland.
The Gross Fusshorn reaches an elevation of 3,627 meters and stands between the Oberaletsch Glacier to the west and Driestgletscher to the east.
The first documented ascent of Gross Fusshorn occurred on September 6, 1895, when Miss Bertram Hopkinson and her family members reached the summit.
The name Fusshorn derives from German words meaning foot horn, representing the geological formations found throughout the Bernese Alps region.
Mountaineers accessing Gross Fusshorn require advanced climbing equipment and skills to navigate the west-southwest ridge, rated as AD+ difficulty level.
The mountain contains multiple peaks called Fusshörner along its southern ridge, with the nearest mountain shelter located 1,683 meters southeast of the main summit.
Location: Valais
Elevation above the sea: 3,627 m
GPS coordinates: 46.43077,7.99779
Latest update: March 19, 2025 17:20
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