Dufourspitze
Quick Facts
- Location
- Switzerland, Zermatt
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- Half day
- Ticket Price
- Viewing requires the Gornergrat railway or cable car ticket; see official sites.
- Address
- Dufourspitze, Zermatt, Switzerland
- Coordinates
- 45.9369, 7.8670
Introduction
The Dufourspitze, at 4,634 metres, is Switzerland's highest summit and the second-highest in the Alps after Mont Blanc, reigning over the Monte Rosa massif. It honours General Guillaume-Henri Dufour, the Swiss cartographer whose mid-nineteenth-century maps laid the foundation of the national survey. A largely British party made the first ascent in 1855, a landmark of alpine climbing history. For most travellers, gazing at its enormous ice walls from the Gornergrat terrace or the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is awe enough; the summit itself belongs to mountaineers with full glaciated-alpine experience.
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🛈 Practical Info
💡 Tips
FAQ
How much is the admission for Dufourspitze?
Viewing requires the Gornergrat railway or cable car ticket; see official sites.
Any practical tips for visiting Dufourspitze?
The summit shows clearly from the Gornergrat terrace, perfect for non-climbers. Catch the first cog train up, before clouds build over the range.
How long should I spend at Dufourspitze?
A typical visit takes Half day.
