Climbing Bishorn: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You
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Reach the summit of a classic 4000m peak in Switzerland!
Located just north of the Weisshorn, in the Swiss canton of Valais, Bishorn 4,153 m (13,625 ft) has two summits separated by a 600-meter ridge. Its western summit is the highest and its eastern summit (known as Pointe Burnaby) is the lowest. It’s a relatively easy 4-thousand meter peak to climb and it’s also a great mountain for spring skiing. From the top, you’ll enjoy some of the most amazing views in the Pennine Alps. Hire a certified guide and let them show you to the top of the Bishorn summit!
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FAQs: Mountain Climbing in Bishorn
Which language is predominantly spoken in the Bishorn region?
French and German
What currency is accepted around Bishorn?
Swiss Francs
What's the country code for the Bishorn region?
+41
Best time to climb Bishorn
June to September
How can I get to Bishorn?
Zinal, in the Anniviers Municipality is the easiest access point to Bishorn.
Mountain Huts
There are 2 huts on Bishorn. Cabane de Tracuit (3,256 m), is accessed via the Zinal valley, and Turtmann hut (2,519 m), from where you will then have a longer glacier trek with crevasses on the way up to the Bishorn summit.
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