Lysjoch

#3920 among destinations in Italy

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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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. Just west of the pass is the Entdeckungsfels, a rock emerging from the ice. The pass connects the valleys of Zermatt on the north side to the valley of Gressoney on the south side. ()

Local name: Colle del Lys Coordinates: 45°55'13"N, 7°51'4"E

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Aosta ValleyItaly

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

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

1.3 miE
Alpine hut, Hiking, Outdoor activities
Margherita Hut
34 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...
1.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Signalkuppe
34 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...
0.9 miE
Historic mountain known for climbing
Parrotspitze
25 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...
0.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Lyskamm
20 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...
0.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ludwigshöhe Mountain
17 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...
1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Vincent Pyramid
25 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 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Corno Nero
17 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.
~250 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Entdeckungsfels
2 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.