Gross Fusshorn, Alpine summit in Valais, Switzerland.
Gross Fusshorn is an Alpine summit in Valais reaching 3,627 meters and sits in a dramatic high-altitude landscape surrounded by glaciers. The Oberaletsch Glacier lies to the west while the Driestgletscher frames the mountain to the east.
The first documented ascent occurred in 1895 when Miss Bertram Hopkinson and her family reached the summit. This early mountaineering expedition was part of the region's growing Alpine climbing tradition.
The name Fusshorn derives from German words meaning foot horn, representing the geological formations found throughout the Bernese Alps region.
Climbers need advanced equipment and skills to ascend via the challenging ridge route. A mountain shelter nearby provides lodging support for mountaineers planning overnight expeditions.
The mountain gets its name from multiple smaller peak formations along its southern ridge, each known as individual Fusshörner. This collection of diverse summits makes it an interesting exploration destination for experienced climbers.
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