Corno Nero

#443 among destinations in Italy

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

The Schwarzhorn is a 4,321-metre-high summit in the Italian Alps just next to the Swiss border. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1873Elevation: 14177 ftProminence: 135 ftCoordinates: 45°54'54"N, 7°51'43"E

Location

Aosta ValleyItaly

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Day trips

Corno Nero – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miNE
Alpine hut, Hiking, Outdoor activities
Margherita Hut
29 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...
1.2 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking, Mountain hut
Gnifetti Hut
31 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 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Signalkuppe
28 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...
0.5 miNE
Historic mountain known for climbing
Parrotspitze
14 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...
~760 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ludwigshöhe Mountain
4 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...
0.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Vincent Pyramid
12 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...
0.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Entdeckungsfels
17 min walk • The Entdeckungsfels is a minor summit that is located in Switzerland, west of the Lysjoch very close to the Italian border, between Liskamm and Ludwigshöhe. Because of its small prominence, it was included in the enlarged list of alpine four-thousanders.
0.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Lysjoch
17 min walk • The Lysjoch is a very high pass at 4,151 metres in the Alps between Italy and Switzerland. It is located east of the Lyskamm and west of the Ludwigshöhe, a subsidiary summit of Monte Rosa, and makes up the watershed between the Gorner Glacier and the Lys Glacier.