Fletschhorn

The Fletschhorn (3,985 m) is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located between the Saas Valley and the Simplon Valley, in the canton of Valais. It lies in the Weissmies group, north of the Lagginhorn.

Fletschhorn
North face of the Fletschhorn, with the Rossbode Glacier
Highest point
Elevation	3,985 m (13,074 ft)
Prominence	300 m (980 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Lagginhorn
Isolation	1.1 km (0.68 mi)[2]
Listing	Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates	46°10′4″N 8°0′11″E
Geography
Fletschhorn Location in Switzerland
Location	Valais, Switzerland
Parent range	Pennine Alps
Climbing
First ascent	August 1854 by Michael Amherdt and his guides Johannes Zumkemmi and Friedrich Clausen
Easiest route	Basic snow climb from Weissmies hut (2,726 m)

The mountain was first climbed by Michael Amherdt and his guides Johannes Zumkemmi and Friedrich Clausen in August 1854.^[3][4] The imposing north face was first ascended by E. R. Blanchet with guides Oskar Supersaxo and Kaspar Mooser on 25 July 1927.

The Fletschhorn from the north, with Lake Hopschu

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