Pointe Burnaby

Pointe Burnaby rises to 4,135 meters above sea level in the Pennine Alps, featuring steep rock faces and glacial formations along its slopes.

The mountain earned its position in the extended catalog of Alpine four-thousanders due to its elevation and connection to the neighboring Bishorn peak.

Mountaineers from various nations gather at Pointe Burnaby to test their climbing abilities in the challenging conditions of the Swiss Alpine environment.

Access to Pointe Burnaby requires proper climbing equipment, mountain experience, and careful monitoring of weather conditions during summer expeditions.

The summit serves as the eastern extension of the Bishorn massif, positioned at coordinates 46°7′7.4″N and 7°43′4.7″E in the Swiss mountains.

Location: Valais

Elevation above the sea: 4,135 m

GPS coordinates: 46.11869,7.71802

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:48