Besso Mountain

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Besso is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in the Swiss canton of Valais. ()

Local name: Besso First ascent: 1862Elevation: 12034 ftProminence: 489 ftCoordinates: 46°4'40"N, 7°39'32"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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Besso Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Mountet Hut, Weisshorn, Ober Gabelhorn, Dent Blanche.

1.2 miS
Alpine hut, Hiking
Grand Mountet Hut
32 min walk • Nestled amidst the Swiss Alps, the Grand Mountet Hut is a beacon for mountaineers and hikers seeking the thrill of high-altitude adventure. Perched at an elevation of 2,886 meters, this alpine hut is a popular base for ambitious climbers aiming to conquer the...
3.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Weisshorn
82 min walk • Rising majestically above the Swiss canton of Valais, the Weisshorn stands as a testament to the breathtaking beauty of the Alps. This imposing mountain, part of the Pennine Alps, reaches an elevation of 4,506 meters, making it one of the highest peaks in Switzerland.
2.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ober Gabelhorn
71 min walk • The Ober Gabelhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland, located between Zermatt and Zinal.
3.8 miSW
Tall mountain for long, guided climbs
Dent Blanche
96 min walk • The Dent Blanche is a mountain in the Pennine Alps, lying in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. At 4,358 metres-high, it is one of the highest peaks in the Alps.
1.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zinalrothorn
45 min walk • The Zinalrothorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. Its name comes from the village of Zinal lying on the north side and from the German word Rothorn which means Red Peak.
2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Trifthorn
51 min walk • The Trifthorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located west of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It is located in the middle of the ridge connecting the Ober Gabelhorn from the Zinalrothorn.
2.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wellenkuppe
68 min walk • The Wellenkuppe is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located west of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It lies on the range separating the Val d'Anniviers from the Mattertal, just east of the Ober Gabelhorn.
2.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Cornier
74 min walk • The Grand Cornier is a 3,962 m mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. It lies 2 km north from the Dent Blanche. The first ascent of the mountain was made via the east ridge by Edward Whymper, Christian Almer, Michel Croz and F.
2.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schalihorn
58 min walk • The Schalihorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located between Zinal and Täsch in the canton of Valais. It is separated from the Zinalrothorn by the Moming Pass and from the Weisshorn by the Schalijoch.
3.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe de Zinal
96 min walk • The Pointe de Zinal is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located south of Zinal in the canton of Valais. It is situated east of the Dent Blanche, between the valleys of Zinal and Zmutt.
2.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pigne de la Lé
60 min walk • The Pigne de la Lé is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located south of Zinal in the canton of Valais. It lies north of the Grand Cornier, on the range between the Moiry Glacier and the valley of Zinal.