Switzerland is a country in Central and Western Europe. Many of Switzerland’s highest mountains are in the Pennine Alps. In the Valais canton, you can find 14 of the 20 highest mountains in Switzerland. 2 of the mountains are over 4,000 meters high. The cantons of Valais and Bern are home to many of Switzerland’s mountains.
Monte Rosa is Switzerland’s highest mountain, rising 4,634 meters above sea level with a prominence of 2,165 meters. Since many of the mountains are over 4,000 meters high, there isn’t much variation in height between them.
1. Monte Rosa (Dufourspitze)
Monte Rosa is the highest point in Switzerland, and Dufourspitze is the highest peak of Monte Rosa, located between Switzerland and Italy. This mountain is covered by ice throughout the year. Its native names are Dufourspitze, Hochste Spitze, and Gornerhorn.
Height / Prominence: 4634 / 2165 meters
First Ascent: 1855
Location: Canton of Valais, Switzerland
2. Dom
Dom Mountain is located in the canton of Valais, the second highest peak in Switzerland, and the entire mountain massif is located in Switzerland.
Height / Prominence: 4545 / 1046 meters
First Ascent: 1858
Location: Valais, Switzerland
3. Lyskamm
Lyskamm is a peak in the Pennine Alps on the border between Italy and Switzerland. Silerbast is another name for it. Lyskamm is about 3 kilometers away from Zumsteinspitze (one of the peaks of Monte Rosa).
Height / Prominence: 4527 / 376 meters
First Ascent: 1861
Location: Aosta Valley and Valais, Italy, and Switzerland
4. Weisshorn
Weisshorn is part of the Pennine Alps and is located in the Valais. It is the parent mountain of Monte Rosa and is located 11 km away from Dom Mountain. the ice cap on top of the mountain remains even in the summer season.
Height / Prominence: 4506 / 1235 meters
First Ascent: 1861
Location: Valais, Switzerland
5. Matterhorn
The Matternhorn, also known as Monte Cervino, is a mountain that lies between Switzerland and Italy. The summit of this pyramid-shaped mountain is visible from afar. The Matterhorn is separate from the other peaks and can be easily identified.
Height / Prominence: 4478 / 1042 meters
First Ascent: 1865
Location: Valais, Switzerland
6. Dent Blanche
The Pennine Alps are home to Dent Blanche Mountain, and the Matterhorn is only 7.2 kilometers away. It has four ridges and resembles a pyramid. Dent Blance is a well-known destination for adventurers and can be seen from a long distance.
Height / Prominence: 4357 / 915 meters
First Ascent: 1862
Location: Valais, Switzerland
7. Grand Combin
Grand Combin is listed in Ultra prominent peak, located in the Pennine Alps. It is one of the highest peaks by prominence, Monte Rosa is the parent peak to the Grand Combin.
Height / Prominence: 4314 / 1517 meters
First Ascent: 1859
Location: Valais, Switzerland
8. Finsteraarhorn
Finsteraarhorn, a mountain in the Bernese Alps and also the highest in the Alps. It is in a remote location, the mountain is pyramid-shaped and visible clearly from a great distance. Its parent peak is Mont Blanc.
Height / Prominence: 4274 / 2280 meters
First Ascent: 1829
Location: Bern/Valais, Switzerland
9. Zinalrothorn
Zinalrothorn mountain is situated in the Pennine Alps. It is first climbed in 1864 by Leslie Stephen and Melshior Anderegg. Its parent peak is Weisshom, and its prominence is 490 meters.
Height / Prominence: 4221 / 490 meters
First Ascent: 1864
Location: Valais, Switzerland
10. Alphubel
Alphubel mountain is lies between the valleys in Pennine Alps, Switzerland, climbed first time in 1860. Its parent peak is Dom with the isolation of 1.9 km.
Height / Prominence: 4206 / 359 meters
First Ascent: 1860
Location: Valais, Switzerland
11. Rimpfischhorn
Height / Prominence: 4199 / 642 meters
First Ascent: 1859
Location: Valais, Switzerland
12. Aletschhorn
Height / Prominence: 4193 / 1029 meters
First Ascent: 1859
Location: Valais, Switzerland
13. Strahlhorn
Height / Prominence: 4190 / 401 meters
First Ascent: 1854
Location: Valais, Switzerland
14. Dent d’Herens
Height / Prominence: 4174 / 701 meters
First Ascent: 1863
Location: Valais, Switzerland
15. Breithorn
Height / Prominence: 4164 / 439 meters
First Ascent: 1813
Location: Valais, Switzerland
16. Jungfrau
Height / Prominence: 4158 / 687 meters
First Ascent: 1811
Location: Bern/Valais, Switzerland
17. Monch
Height / Prominence: 4107 / 584 meters
First Ascent: 1857
Location: Bern/Valais, Switzerland
18. Schreckhorn
Height / Prominence: 4078 / 792 meters
First Ascent: 1861
Location: Bern Switzerland
19. Ober Gabelhorn
Height / Prominence: 4063 / 536 meters
First Ascent: 1865
Location: Valais, Switzerland
20. Piz Bernina
Height / Prominence: 4049 / 2234 meters
First Ascent: 1850
Location: Graubünden, Switzerland (massif partially in Italy)
