Testa Grigia / Tête grise, Alpine summit at Valais-Aosta Valley border, Switzerland and Italy
The mountain reaches an elevation of 3,479 meters and features a grey rocky summit overlooking the Theodul Glacier and Plateau Rosa section.
The first documented ascent occurred on August 7, 1858, when mountaineers L. Delapierre, A. Laurent, B. Rignon, and J.C. Pinney reached the peak.
The mountain name translates to Grey Head in both Italian and French, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the Swiss-Italian border region.
Visitors can access the summit through Zermatt, which provides accommodation, dining options, and professional mountain guides for safe navigation.
The mountain contains the Ulrich Lateltin bivouac at 3,153 meters, offering shelter for 16 people who want to experience sunrise over Monte Rosa.
Location: Valais
Elevation above the sea: 3,479 m
GPS coordinates: 45.93414,7.70807
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:06
Matterhorn
6.1 km
Klein Matterhorn
1.8 km
Plateau Rosa
3.5 km
Castor
6.8 km
Matterhorn Glacier
6.7 km
Pollux
6 km
Breithorn Occidentale
3.2 km
Theodul Glacier
1.3 km
Gobba di Rollin
2.4 km
Testa della Forclaz
3.3 km
Pic Tyndall
6.1 km
Roccia Nera
5.2 km
Grande Ghiacciaio di Verra
3.8 km
Riffelhorn
6.6 km
Grand Tournalin
7.1 km
Breithornzwillinge
4.8 km
Central Breithorn
3.8 km
Eastern Breithorn
4.6 km
Testa di Breuil
2.3 km
Theodulhorn
1.7 km
Monte Roisetta
5.6 km
Hirli
6.3 km
Gran Sometta
3.3 km
Bec del Pio Merlo
5.5 km
Ecomuseo del Vertice
6.1 km
Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise
3.2 km
Gandegghütte
3.6 km
Lower Theodul Glacier
3 kmReviews
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