Dent Blanche (4,357 a.s.l.)
Intro
Not far from Zermatt sits the largely ice-covered Dent Blanche. It forms one end of the Zinal Valley and offers a great challenge for experienced mountaineers.
Around ten kilometres west of Zermatt, at 4,357 metres above sea level, you’ll find this pyramid-shaped mountain that forms one end of the Zinal Valley. While the north side of the Dent Blanche is practically entirely glaciered, the glacier ice on the other sides of this mountain cannot be seen any higher than 3,700 metres above sea level. A challenge, even for experienced summiteers. The Dent Blanche can be climbed over four ridges that face the four directions of the compass almost exactly. The usual route leads over the south ridge, over which the first person to climb this mountain in 1862 reached its peak.
Further information and the SAC’s suggested routes
Climbing four-thousander summits requires good physical health, meticulous preparation and technical skills in mountain sports. We recommend booking a mountain guide. Switzerland Tourism accepts no liability in this case.
