Pointe Burnaby, Mountain summit in Valais, Switzerland

Pointe Burnaby is the east summit of the Bishorn, in the Valais canton of Switzerland, reaching 4,135 metres above sea level. Its small prominence kept it out of the main four-thousander list until it was added to the enlarged catalogue of Alpine four-thousanders.

The mountain is closely linked to the neighboring Bishorn and is treated as a separate four-thousander in alpine literature. Its recognition as a distinct peak came through classification in the extended catalog of Swiss Alps.

Pointe Burnaby is the eastern summit of the Bishorn, in the Valais canton of Switzerland, at 4,135 metres. Because its prominence is small, it appears as a separate four-thousander only in the enlarged list of Alpine four-thousanders, so climbers usually reach it from the Bishorn rather than as an independent objective.

Reaching this elevation requires mountaineering experience, proper equipment, and careful attention to weather conditions. The best climbing conditions typically occur in warmer months when snow and ice are more stable.

The peak is often considered technically interesting by climbers because ascending it requires specialized skills and careful attention. The exposed position makes this mountain a distinct objective for experienced climbers despite its proximity to the better-known Bishorn.