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Zumsteinspitze (4,563 m.a.s.l.)
The Zumsteinspitze at 4,563 m.a.s.l is the third highest summit of the Monte Rosa massif and stands both on Swiss and Italian soil. It lies between the Dufourspitze and the Signalkuppe, separated by the Grenzsattel 4,453 m.a.s.l and the Colle Gnifetti 4,453 m.a.s.l.. It was first climbed for scientific reasons when the Monte Rosa massif was still totally unknown.
Origin of name
Austrian general and topographer Baron von Welden named the peak after Joseph Zumstein who made the first ascent in summer 1820 and contributed to physical research. The two researchers worked together and rendered great service to the topographic access to the Monte Rosa massif.
History / Legends
It’s likely that ibex on the Monte Rosa massif would now be history had not draper, natural scientist and forestry inspector Joseph Zumstein from the Val de Gressoney made the House of Savoy aware of the dwindling numbers of these impressive animals. A protection order, the Patenti, was issued on 21 September 1821.
Height | 4,563 m a.s.l. |
First climbed | 01st August 1820 |
First climbed by | Joseph and Johann Niklaus Vincent, Joseph Zumstein, Joseph Beck, H. Molinatti, Marty and Castel |
Information for hikers
Different hiking tips with a view of the mountain | Hike from the Gornergrat to the new Monte Rosa Hut |
Mountain railway offers |
Information for excursions
Information about the various peaks | The Gornergrat offers the most spectacular views of the Zumsteinspitze. |
Short, easy walks or hikes | Rotenboden - Riffelberg |
Information for mountaineers / alpinists
Valley location | Alagna Valsesia (1,190 m.a.s.l.) |
Starting point | Capanna Gnifetti (3,611 m.a.s.l.) |
Various routes | On the Italian side, the departure points for a summit tour are the mountain huts Capanna Gnifetti (3,647 m.a.s.l.) and Rifugio Mantova (3,498 m.a.s.l.) as well as the Capanna Regina Margherita (4,554 m.a.s.l.) on the Signalkuppe. These are reached from the village of Alagna (1,190 m.a.s.l.). |
Refreshment areas / mountain cabins | Capanna Gnifetti (3,611 m.a.s.l.) |
