Nordend

#586 among destinations in Italy

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Nordend is a northern peak of the Monte Rosa Massif. Nordend is the fourth highest peak of the massif, after the Dufourspitze, the Dunantspitze and the Grenzgipfel. ()

Local name: Punta Nordend First ascent: 1861Elevation: 15121 ftCoordinates: 45°56'31"N, 7°52'12"E

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PiedmontItaly

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Nordend – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Margherita Hut, Gnifetti Hut, Signalkuppe, Parrotspitze.

1.1 miS
Alpine hut, Hiking, Outdoor activities
Margherita Hut
28 min walk • Perched high in the Italian Alps, the Margherita Hut stands as a testament to human tenacity and the spirit of mountaineering. At an astonishing elevation of 4,554 meters, it is the highest alpine hut in Europe, offering shelter and respite to climbers braving the...
3.1 miS
Alpine hut, Hiking, Mountain hut
Gnifetti Hut
79 min walk • Perched on the gnarled ridges of the Monte Rosa massif, the Gnifetti Hut serves as a beacon for mountaineers and alpine enthusiasts venturing through the Pennine Alps. Standing at an elevation of 3,647 meters, this alpine hut in Italy is a crucial stop for climbers...
1.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Signalkuppe
29 min walk • Signalkuppe, also known by its Italian name Punta Gnifetti, is a majestic mountain peak that soars into the skies as part of the Pennine Alps, straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy. At an impressive elevation of 4,554 meters, it is one of the highest...
1.5 miS
Historic mountain known for climbing
Parrotspitze
40 min walk • Ascending to the heights of the Pennine Alps, Parrotspitze stands as a majestic mountain peak in the Aosta Valley region of Italy. With an elevation of 4,432 meters, it is one of the significant summits that form the Monte Rosa Massif, a mountainous group renowned for...
2.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Lyskamm
55 min walk • Lyskamm, also known as Silberbast, is a towering presence in the Pennine Alps, straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy. This majestic mountain stands at an impressive height of 4,527 meters and is often referred to as one of the "four-thousanders" in the...
1.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ludwigshöhe Mountain
46 min walk • Ludwigshöhe Mountain, nestled in the Pennine Alps of Italy, stands as a majestic testament to the rugged beauty of the region. At an elevation of 4,341 meters, this mountain is not only a formidable peak for mountaineers but also a breathtaking spectacle for nature...
2.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Vincent Pyramid
61 min walk • The Vincent Pyramid is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between the Italian regions of Aosta Valley and Piedmont. The Vincent Pyramid makes up a large buttress of the huge multi-summited Monte Rosa. It lies south of the Ludwigshöhe on the border with...
4.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Roccia Nera
118 min walk • The Roccia Nera is a peak of the Breithorn range in the Pennine Alps, on the boundary between the Aosta Valley and canton of Valais. It is the easternmost summit of the Breithorn massif, located east of the Gendarm. It overlooks the Schwarztor pass on its east side.
1.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Corno Nero
49 min walk • The Schwarzhorn is a 4,321-metre-high summit in the Italian Alps just next to the Swiss border. It is part of the Monte Rosa massif in the Wallis Alps, which lie on the border between Switzerland and Italy.
4.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gendarm
123 min walk • The Gendarm, but also known as eastern Breithorn Twin is a peak of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy, between the canton of Valais and the region of Aosta Valley.
2.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Western Lyskamm
64 min walk • The Western Lyskamm is a subsidiary peak of the Lyskamm.