Monte Rosa | mountains, Europe | Britannica.com Monte Rosa Matterhorn Monte Rosa, rounded, snow-covered massif of the Pennine Alps lying on the frontier between Switzerland and Italy , rising southeast of Zermatt , Switz. Ten summits in this huge mountain mass are distinguished by name. Four of them (Nordend, Zumsteinspitze, Signalkuppe [Punta Gnifetti], and Parrotspitze) lie on the frontier; five lower peaks are on the Italian slope. The 10th, Dufourspitze (15,203 ft [4,634 m]), is the highest peak of the mass, the highest peak in Switzerland, and the second highest peak in the Alps . It rises on a buttress west of the frontier ridge. Gorner and several other glaciers on the north slope meet near Zermatt at the head of the Mattervisp River Valley. A laboratory for nuclear research has been established on the Italian slope. The name Monte Rosa is derived from an Aostian patois word roëse, meaning “glacier.” Monte Rosa.

Pennine Alps segment of the central Alps along the Italian-Swiss border, bounded by the Great St. Bernard Pass and the Mont Blanc group (southwest), by the Upper Rhône Valley (north), by Simplon Pass and the Lepontine Alps (northeast), and by the Dora Baltea River valley (south). The highest point is... Dufourspitze highest peak (15,203 feet [4,634 m]) of Switzerland and second highest of the Alps, lying 28 miles (45 km) south-southwest of Brig in the Monte Rosa Massif of the Pennine Alps near the Italian border. The summit of the mountain was first reached by an English party in 1855. The peak was named after...

in Italy: Mountain ranges ...Adige valley, also with high peaks, such as Mont Blanc (with a summit just over the border in France of 15,771 ft [4,807 m]), the Matterhorn (Italian Monte Cervino; 14,692 ft [4,478 m]), Monte Rosa (with a summit just over the border in Switzerland of 15,203 ft [4,634 m]), and Mount Ortles (12,812 ft [3,905 m]). Lastly, the Eastern Alps run west to east from the Brenner Pass to... 2 References found in Britannica Articles Assorted References Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience.

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A: Quick Answer The 10 highest mountains in Europe measured in meters are Elbrus (5,642), Rustaveli (5,201), Dykh-Tau (5,198), Kazbek (5,047), Mont Bianco/Mont Blanc (4,807), Klyuchevskaya (4,750), Ushba (4,710), Monte Rosa (4,634), Dom (4,545) and the Matterhorn/Cervino (4,479). Measurements are approximate since variations occur according to seasonal depths of snow and ice. Full Answer Four of these mountains, Rustaveli, Dykh-Tau, Kazbek and Ushba, are located in the Caucus Mountains of Georgia. Elbrus and Klyuchevskaya are in Russia. Italy and France share Monte Bianco/Mont Blanc. Italy and Switzerland share Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn, and Dom is in Switzerland. Shkhara, a peak in the Caucus Mountain Range, is said to be the highest point in the country of Georgia. Measurements of mountains and peaks differ.

Height is measured from sea level, but the prominence or “tallness” of a mountain is measured from its base, even if the base is under water. Before GPS devices were available, geologists and cartographers used trigonometry and high-powered protractors called theodolites and transits to measure the height of mountains. An observer standing at a known distance away from a mountain and figuring out the angle from where he is on the ground to the peak can calculate the peak’s height. Scientists make more exact measurements by placing a GPS receiver on the peak and measuring the time it takes for radio signals to travel between the receiver and orbiting satellites. Europa - The Highest Mountains of Europe The Highest Mountains of Europe The United Nations proclaimed 2002 the International Year of Mountains. It wanted to increase awareness of mountain ecology and the way of life of mountain communities. Read more ! In December 2005 the European Charter for Mountain Quality Food Products was signed by the EU in Strasbourg. This agreement over what should define a mountain quality food product will help ensure accurate labelling and better protect a niche European food market.

The students of the 2AK (2005/06) carried out a research on the highest mountains in all European countries. For general information worldwide, the list of mountains offered by Wikipedia is an interesting resource but by far not complete. Two other good resources are Peakware - The Mountain Encyclopedia and Peakbagger . The latter includes lists of high mountains per continent. The Open Encyclopedia Project and Welt in Zahlen offer good quality information on countries worldwide, among them also geographical data. A very interesting website full of information is the German site Europas Berge . Of course, there are some very flat countries which do not really have mountains, but in these cases the students tried to find the highest point of the country in question. Now come with them on a trip around Europe, and you will see marvellous landscapes! We all know, how careful we have to treat these landscapes, therefore Mountain Forum , a global community of individuals and organisations, is promoting regional and global action towards equitable and ecologically sustainable mountain development. The Mountain Partnership is a voluntary alliance of partners dedicated to improving the lives of mountain people and protecting mountain environments around the world.

Launched at the World Summit for Sustainable Development in 2002, the Mountain Partnership taps the wealth and diversity of resources, information, knowledge, and expertise of its members (44 countries, 14 intergovernmental organkizations) to support positive change in mountain areas. Only on very rare occasions the Groï¿½glockner does not have clouds around its peak. The highest mountain of Austria is the Groï¿½glockner (3798m), which is not only the highest mountain in Austria, it also counts among the highest peaks in the Alps. From the village of Heiligenblut you have got a marvellous view of the mountain. back to EU member states There are no mountains in Belgium . The country is divided into three geographical zones: low Belgium in the north (with an altitude of below 100m), middle Belgium (between 100 and 200m in altitude) and high Belgium (between 200 and more than 500m in altitude). At 694m, the Signal de Botrange is Belgium's highest point .

back to EU member states The highest mountain of Bulgaria is called Musala ( Мусала , 2925m). It is located in the Rila Mountains and is also the highest of the whole Balkans . back to EU member states The highest mountain of Croatia is called Dinara (1831m). The Dinara is part of the Dinara mountain range , which forms the border between Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, and whose highest mountain is called Troglav (1913m). The latter is located in Bosnia-Herzegovina. back to EU member states The highest mountain of Cyprus is called Olympos (1950m). It is part of the Troodos mountains . On top of the mountain you can find a series of long range radars. back to EU member states The highest peak of the Czech Republic is located on the border to Poland and is called Sněï¿½ka ( Schneekoppe , 1603m). it is the highest peak of the so-called Riesengebirge (Giant Mountain) which is home to the legendary Ruebezahl .

back to EU member states The highest hill of Denmark is called Yding Skovhï¿½j ( 173m ) in Jutland. Another high point, a little bit lower, an the interesting hill called Himmelbergjet . This is only 147m high. back to EU member states The highest mountain of Estonia is called Suur Munamï¿½gi (Big Egg Mountain, 318m). It is also the highest peak of all three Baltic states. It is located near the village of Haanja in the south-eastern corner of Estonia, close to the borders of Latvia and Russia. On the peak there is an observation tower. back to EU member states Finland ï¿½s highest mountain is the Haltiatunturi ( Halti , 1328m), which is located in the province of Lapland on the border to Norway. back to EU member states The Mont Blanc ( White Mountain ) or Monte Bianco (4810m) in the Alps , is not only the highest mountain of France and Italy, but of western Europe in general.

Its height is about 4810m, but experts claim that this varies from year to year by a few meters, depending on snowfall and climate conditions. Parts of Mont Blanc clearly lie in France and others in Italy, but the France claims to be the home of the mountain top; in some French maps, it is fully within France. In a convention between France and Kingdom of Sardinia , signed in Turin in 1861, the border was fixed on the highest point of the Mont Blanc, but often the French maps do not agree with this solution. back to EU member states The highest mountain of Germany is called Zugspitze (2962m). It is located in the Bavarian Alps on the border between Germany and Austria , and offers numerous activities for hiking, skiing etc. back to EU member states Mount Olympos ( Mount Olï¿½mpos /ï¿½ros ï¿½limbos, 2917m) is the highest mountain of Greece (2919m according to new measurements). It is noted for its very rich flora with several endemic species.

back to EU member states Hungary 's highest peak, the 1014m high Kï¿½kestetï¿½ , located in the Mï¿½tra Mountains in northern Hungary. The mountain and its surroundings are a favourite tourist destination. back to EU member states The Carrauntoohil l (1039m, often spelt Carrantuohill, and also known as Corrï¿½n Tuathail in the Irish language), is a mountain located in County Kerry , and the highest peak of Ireland. It is the central peak of the Macgillicuddy's Reeks range. There are two other peaks in this range which are higher than 1000 m ( Beenkeragh , 1010 m; and Caher , 1001 m). back to EU member states The highest point of Lithuania is called Kalnas (292m). It is more than just a hill, it has become a symbolic place, a place of pilgrimage, where people put up numerous crosses.

back to EU member states The highest point of tiny Luxembourg , is called Kneiff (559m), but officially the Burgplatz is often named as the highest point of the country, as this is a more specacular place for tourists. back to EU member states The Vaalserberg ( Mount Vaals ), a hill of 321m, the highest point in the Netherlands. It is located in the province of Limburg, at the southeastern most edge of the country in the municipality of Vaals, near the eponymous town, some 3km west of Aachen. The Vaalserberg is also noted for being the location where the borders of three countries intersect, giving its summit the name of Drielandenpunt (Three-Country Point) or Dreilï¿½ndereck in German. The three countries are the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany . This border intersection has made the Vaalserberg a well-known tourist attraction in the Netherlands with a tower on the Belgian side (Boudewijntoren) offering a grand panorama of the surrounding landscape.

back to EU member states The highest point of Malta are the Dingli Cliffs ( Taï¿½Dmejrek , 253m) on the southern coast of the island. back to EU member states The highest mountain of Poland is called Rysy . It is located in the Tatra Mountains . It has got three peaks. The middle peak (2503 m), the north-western peak (2499 m) and the south-eastern peak. (2473 m). The north-western peak is the highest point of Poland. On the peak there is the border between Poland and Slovakia. The highest Mountain of Portugal is the Pico Alto ( Mount Pico , 2351m), located in the Azores Islands. back to EU member states The highest mountain of Romania is called Moldoveanu (2544m). It is the highest peak of the Făgăraş Range which are part of the southern Carpathian Mountains .

back to EU member states The highest mountainn of Slovakia is called Gerlachspitze ( Gerlsdorfer Spitze / Gerlachovskï¿½ Stï¿½t , 2655m). It is also the highest mountain of the whole Carpathian Mountains / Karpaten . back to EU member states The highest mountain of Slovenia is called Triglav (2864m). It is the centre of the Triglav National Park . Its name, " three-headed ", describes its shape as seen from the Bohinj valley. back to EU member states The highest mountain of Spain is the volcano Pico de Teide ( Mount Teide 3718m), located on the island of Tenerife. It is also the third largest volcano worldwide. The last eruption took place in 1909. back to EU member states The highest mountain of Sweden is the Kebnekaise ( Cauldron Crest , 2111m). It is located appr. 150km north of the northern polar circle , west of the city of Kiruna .

back to EU member states Ben Nevis (1344m) is the highest mountain of the United Kingdom . It is situated in the west of Scotland, close to the town of Fort William , near the Loch Linnhe . Ben Nevis is one of 284 Munros . Legend has it, that the weather is often not very agreeable up there. The highest mountain of Iceland is a volcano called Hvannadalshnï¿½kur (2119m). It is located on the huge glacier Vatnajï¿½kull . back to EU candidate countries Macedonia and Albania share their highest mountain, the Korab ( Mali i Korabit , 2764m). Albania and Macedonia do not really agree concerning the exact height of the mountain. The Albanians say, that the Korab is only 2754m high. back to EU candidate countries For a long time Bobotov Kuk (2522m) in the Durmitor mountain range was thought to be the highest peak of Montenegro . But during the last years researchers found out, that some mountains on the border between Montenegro and Albania are even higher.

back to EU candidate countries The highest mountain of Serbia is called Daravica (2656m). It is part of the Prokletije Mountains , located in the very south of the country, on the Albanian border. back to EU candidate countries Mount Ararat (The Great Mount Agri, 5137m), the highest mountain of Turkey , is a snow-mist capped volcano, located in the far northeast of the country, 16km west of the Iranian border and 32km south of the Armenian border. Legend has it, that it is was on this mountain where Noah's Ark came to rest after the great flood. The highest mountain of Armenia is called Mount Aragatz (4090m). back to non-members The highest mountain of Azerbaijan is the Bazarduzu Dagi (4485m), which is also located in the Caucasus Mountain Range near the Russian border. back to non-members The highest mountain of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Maglic (2386m), which is located in the south west of the Herzegowina, in the Sujetska National Park , on the border of Montenegro .

back to non-members The highest mountain of Georgia is called Shkhara (5201m). It is located in the Svaneti region along the Russian frontier, 55 miles north of the city of Kutaisi , Georgia's second largest city. The summit lies in the central part of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range to the south-east of Mount Elbrus (in Russia), Europe's highest mountain. The slopes of Shkhara are heavily glaciated. The summit is a popular destination for climbing/trekking, but weather hazards include frequent thunderstorms. Moldova is a rather flat country. The highest point is called Balaneshty (429m). back to non-members The highest mountain of Norway is called Galdopiggeh ( Galdhï¿½piggen , 2469m). It is the highest peak of the Jotunheimen mountain range . back to non-members The Elbrus (5642m) is not only the highest mountain of Russia , it is also seen by many people as the highest mountain on the European continent. It is twin-summited volcano lying just north of the main crest of the Caucasus Mountains .

back to non-members The the Dufourspitze , the crowning peak of the Monte Rosa range (4634m) is the highest mountain of Switzerland . The summit of the Dufourspitze is located appr. 160m west of the Italian border. Most people think, that the Matterhorn (4478m) is the highest mountain of Switzerland, but they are wrong. back to non-members The highest mountain of the Ukraine is called Gora Goverla ( Hora Hoverla , 2061m). It is part of the Carpathian Mountains , located in the eastern Beskides . The Alps - Highest Mountain Range in Europe The Alps The Alps are the youngest and highest mountain system in Europe. They stretch across the western and southern part of the continent in a broad arc. The mountain range starts near the Mediterranean Sea on the border between France and Italy. Then it curves north- and eastward through northern Italy, Switzerland Liechtenstein, southern Germany, Austria and Slovenia. The Alps are about 1,000 km long, the broadest section over 260 km wide.

The highest peak, Mont Blanc, situated on the border between France, Italy and Switzerland, rises 4807 meters above sea level . Other famous peaks are the Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn, the Großglockner and the Zugspitze. The whole mountain range is divided into three sections: The western Alps lie west of the Great St. Bernard Pass and include the highest mountains. The central Alps lie between the Great St. Bernard and Lake Constance. The eastern Alps stretch east of Lake Constance into Austria, northern Italy, southern Germany and Slovenia. They are the lowest section of the mountain range . How the Alps were formed Millions of years ago the area of today’s Alps was covered by a large sea that separated Europe and Africa. The southern land mass started moving northwards. This movement folded rock layers at the bottom of the sea. Heat and pressure transformed the rock and pushed the material upwards . Today these regions are the highest parts of the Alps. Most of the newly formed rock is granite and gneiss, but many ranges consist of limestone which also formed on the seabed. During the Ice Age, which started about a million years ago, the Alps were covered with a thick blanket of snow.

Glaciers moved down valleys and made them wider and deeper. As they moved they took rock and other material with them, creating moraines. When glaciers started to melt water filled up behind these natural dams and created the alpine lakes we know today. The largest of these glaciers is the Aletsch in Switzerland which reaches a length of about 25 km. The longest glacier of the eastern Alps is the 8 km long Pasterze, at the foot of the Großglockner. The ice and snow of the alpine regions helped create the large rivers of today : the Rhine, Rhone, Danube and the Po. The Aletsch Glacier in Switzerland - Jo Simon on Flickr Climate In general, the Alps have a highlands climate . Higher areas are colder than the valleys and they get more rainfall and snow because cold air cannot hold as much moisture as warm air. Sometimes warm dry foehn winds, blow downward along the mountain sides. The air originates in the Mediterranean area, climbs over the southern Alps where it loses almost all of its moisture and on the back side becomes so dry and warm that its melts the snow and ice . This often leads to a rise in temperature of up to 20 °C in the colder valleys .

Plants and vegetation Many kinds of plants grow in the various areas of the Alps. The valleys have rich, green pastures with beech and oak trees growing in the lower regions. These trees are deciduous, which means they lose their leaves each year. The higher areas are dominated by evergreens mainly spruce, pine and fir trees. Above the tree line, which is located between 1700 and 2000 meters above sea level you can find alpine meadows, mosses, shrubs and unique flowers like the Edelweiss. The highest parts of the Alps (regions above 2 800 metres) are covered with snow, ice and barren rock. Animals Animals living in alpine regions must become used to living in higher mountain locations. The ibex is a sturdy wild goat that lives above the tree line. alpine marmots are thick-bodied squirrels that hibernate in burrows. The chamois is a graceful animal that looks like an antelope. Alpine marmot - Dev Anubis Economy Farming is an important economic activity in valleys and on the sunny sides of the lower slopes. Small family farms are very common in alpine areas.

The main crops are barley, oats and rye, as well as corn and wheat. Farmers also raise cattle, goats and sheep. Dairy farms produce milk and other products for a large part of the population. Wine is grown in sunny areas of the southern Alps up to a sea level of 600 meters. Most of the energy comes from the hydroelectric power plants that operate either high up in the mountains or on rivers. These power stations produce enough energy so that surpluses can be exported to other European countries. In the 20th century tourism became one of the main sections of the economy. Skiing resorts have become popular throughout the region. Famous winter resorts include Grenoble and Chamonix (France), St. Moritz (Switzerland), Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Germany) and Kitzbühel and the Arlberg in Austria . Numerous Olympic Games have also taken place in the Alps. Skiing resorts in the Alps History and Transportation People have lived in the Alps for thousands of years. German cultures developed in the eastern Alps while Roman culture influenced the western part. By 500 B.C. Celtic tribes controlled much of the region.

In the 1st century B.C. the Romans took over . They built roads through alpine valleys and across mountain passes to link Rome with its northern provinces. These roads allowed the Romans to expand their influence to other parts of central and western Europe. Throughout the Middle Ages these routes have been used by merchants , religious leaders and soldiers . During the past two centuries railroads, tunnels and motorways have been built in order to connect the southern part of Europe with the north. There are more than 40 natural passes in the Alps. The Brenner Pass (1374 metres) is the most widely used pass of the eastern Alps. It connects western Austria and northern Italy with a major motorway and a railroad. Building tunnels under the mountains belongs to the most difficult types of construction work. The St. Gotthard Road Tunnel has a length of 17km and is one of the longest motorway tunnels in the world . It is part of the St. Gotthard road, the most frequently used transit route through the central Alps . The Great St. Bernard tunnel was the first major motorway tunnel to connect Italy and Switzerland.

The Mont Blanc road tunnel links France and Italy, and the Arlberg tunnel is the longest in the eastern Alps, connecting the Tyrol with Vorarlberg. Climbing the Alps Few people attempted to conquer the Alps in the early centuries . Many alpine peaks were first climbed during the mid 1800s when mountaineering became a popular sport. Today, professional guides use modern equipment to help people reach the highest peaks. Each year more than 2,000 alpinists ascend to the top of the Matterhorn which is considered to be one of the most difficult mountains to climb. In 1786 two Frenchmen became the first to reach the top of Mt. Blanc, Europe’s highest peak. Environmental problems In the past two centuries many changes have taken place in the alpine region. Increased industrialisation and tourism have led to air and water pollution, slope erosion and the destruction of forests. Increased trade between European Union countries has led to growing road traffic. The people of alpine valleys suffer from dust ,dirt and noise produced by traffic .

It is one of the big aims of the European Union to get more traffic onto railroads in order to reduce pollution and make the Alps a better place to live and relax.

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transform = change transit = system of moving goods or people from one place to another various = different 20 Highest Mountains in Switzerland - ListnBest Home > Geography > 20 Highest Mountains in Switzerland 20 Highest Mountains in Switzerland Switzerland is the country situated in the Western and Central Europe. Pennine Alps range consist most of the highest mountains in Switzerland, 14 of 20 highest mountains lies in the Pennine Alps range in Valais canton. 20 mountains listed below are higher than 4000 meters. Many of the mountains in Switzerland are located in Valais and Bern canton which is home to mountains above 4000 meters. Monte Rosa is the highest mountain in Switzerland at the height of 4,634 meters above sea level with a prominence of 2,165 meters. Not big different between the height of each mountain considering many mountains higher above 4000 meters. 20. Piz Bernina Photo by Daniel Peter via Flickr Height / Prominence: 4049 / 2234 meters First Ascent: 1850 Location: Graubünden, Switzerland (massif partially in Italy) 19.

Ober Gabelhorn Photo by Torsten Klein via Flickr Height / Prominence: 4063 / 536 meters First Ascent: 1865 Photo by juerg meier via Flickr Height / Prominence: 4078 / 792 meters First Ascent: 1861 Photo by mountaintop1 via Flickr Height / Prominence: 4107 / 584 meters First Ascent: 1857 Photo by Bronco Oostermeyer via Flickr Height / Prominence: 4158 / 687 meters First Ascent: 1811 Photo by guido via Flickr Height / Prominence: 4164 / 439 meters First Ascent: 1813 Photo by Francesco De Marchi via Flickr Height / Prominence: 4174 / 701 meters First Ascent: 1863 Photo by CH13 via Flickr Height / Prominence: 4190 / 401 meters First Ascent: 1854 Photo by Björn S… via Flickr Height / Prominence:

 4193 / 1029 meters First Ascent: 1859 Photo by Björn S… via Flickr Height / Prominence: 4199 / 642 meters First Ascent: 1859 10.

Alphubel Photo by CH13 via Flickr 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 9. Zinalrothorn Photo by jemappelleguillaume via Flickr Zinalrothorn mountain situated in the Pennine Alps. It is first climbed in 1864 by Leslie Stephen and Melshior Anderegg. Its parent peak is Weisshom, and the prominence is 490 meters. Height / Prominence: 4221 / 490 meters First Ascent: 1864 8. Finsteraarhorn Photo by Pierre via Flickr Finsteraarhorn, a mountain in the Bernese Alps and also 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 7. Grand Combin Photo by Stefano via Flickr 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 Photo by Vincent FAVRE via Flickr Dent Blance is the leis in Pennine Alps, Matterhorn is just 7.2 km far from Dent Blance Mountain. It has four ridges and looks like almost pyramid shape. Dent Blance is famous place for Adventurers and it is visible from long distance. Height / Prominence: 4357 / 915 meters First Ascent: 1862 5. Matterhorn Photo by ashokboghani via Flickr Matternhorn, also called as Monte Cervino is the mountain located between Switzerland and Italy. This mountain in the shape of Pyramid, the summit is visible from far.

Matterhorn is separate from other peaks and could identify easily. Height / Prominence: 4478 / 1042 meters First Ascent: 1865 Photo by Björn S… via Flickr Weisshorn is located in the Valais, and part of the Pennine Alps. It is isolated 11 km from Dom mountain and is the parent mountain of Monte Rosa. It is beautiful with an ice cap on top of the mountain throughout the year. Height / Prominence: 4506 / 1235 meters First Ascent: 1861 3. Lyskamm Photo by vikingo via Flickr Lyskamm is the mountains in the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Italy and Switzerland. It is also known as Silerbast. Lyskamm is just 3 km isolation 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 2.

Dom Photo by Johnw Via Wikipedia Dom Mountain located in the canton of Valais, second highest peak in Switzerland and the entire mountain massif lying in the Switzerland. Height / Prominence: 4545 / 1046 meters First Ascent: 1858 Monterosa | Monterosaresidence Monterosa Il Monte Rosa o Massiccio del Monte Rosa (il toponimo italiano è usato anche in tedesco e in inglese, mentre in francese il monte è chiamato Mont Rose; in lingua walser, a Gressoney-Saint-Jean è definito De Gletscher, mentre ad Alagna Valsesia è chiamato Der Gourner è il massiccio più esteso delle Alpi e il secondo per altezza, inoltre è il monte più elevato della Svizzera ed è particolarmente famoso per la sua parete est ovvero il versante di Macugnaga, la più alta parete delle Alpi e l’unica di dimensioni himalayane.

Si trova nelle Alpi Pennine e si estende su territorio italiano (nei comuni di Alagna Valsesia, Ayas-Champoluc, Gressoney-La-Trinité, Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Macugnaga e Valtournenche) e svizzero (nei comuni di Saas-Almagell e Zermatt). La Punta Dufour, con i suoi 4.634 metri, è la vetta più alta del gruppo e tra tutti i paesi che circondano il massiccio è visibile solamente dall’abitato di Macugnaga. Fu così intitolata in omaggio al Generale svizzero (e grande cartografo) Guillaume-Henri Dufour, 1787 – 1875). Sulla Punta Gnifetti è ubicato il rifugio alpino più alto d’Europa, la Capanna Regina Margherita (a quota 4.554 metri), che è sede anche di una stazione meteorologica e centro di ricerche sugli effetti dell’alta quota sul corpo umano.

Top 10 Highest Peaks in Europe | Places To See In Your Lifetime Top 10 Highest Peaks in Europe Tweet Europe is known for being culturally versatile, but its nature is as diverse as countries and people. Various mountainous ranges cover vast areas and feature some incredibly tall summits. Here are out ten choices of the highest as well as prettiest European mountains. 10. Gerlachovský Štít, Tatra Mountains, Slovakia At 2,654.4 m (8,709 ft) tall, the mountains is the highest peak in the High Tatras range. The first known ascent to the top was successfully performed by a local citizen Ján Still in 1834! Today however only official members of national climbing club are allowed an access to the top. Why to go there? Tatra Mountains are the main and most popular natural attraction in the region. Various peaks, hiking trails and camping sites will provide activities for anyone. Photo by Unknown Photo by Unknown 9.

Galdhøpiggen, Jotunheimen, Norway Jotunheimen, which means the home of the giants, features the highest mountain in Norway – Galdhøpiggen (2469 m) – and 28 other highest peaks. The established Jotunheimen National Park provides visitors with the facilities and mountain cabins or lodges. Why to go there? Tourists can enjoy many activities here. The most popular hiking trail along the Besseggen ridge features wonderful views to the emerald Gjende lake and mountains. Also glacier walking, rafting, caving, canyoning and riding can be chosen by the adventurous travelers. Photo by Vincent Steeman 8. Monte Rosa, Alps, Switzerland At 4,634 m (15,203 ft) it is the second highest peak in the Alps after Mont Blanc. It is covered in a thick layer of snow and ice, which forms almost a vertical wall on the east side. It is very popular among the climbers in summer, when the summit is accessible. Why to go there? Great views open from the mountain and also it is an exciting challenge for the climbers. Photo by Unknown Photo by Christoph Hormann 7.

Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland The trails are scattered around the beautiful peak of Matterhorn, which is one of the most popular skiing destination in Europe. Lifts are accessible right from the town of Zermatt, which is known for the classic Swiss ski resorts – luxurious, comfortable and just perfect. Why to go there? At 4,478 metres (14,692 ft) height it is among the tallest European peaks, but also one of the most accessible and providing facilities for the winter sports lovers. Photo by Unknown Photo by Unknown 4. Etna, Catania, Sicily, Italy It is the tallest active volcano in Europe and also one of the most beautiful. It can be seen from the historic city of Catania, that once was an important flourishing cultural center. Etna is known to spit smoke rings and ashes, that create a fertile soil, but also can cause a lot of damage to the citizens. Why to go there? Various activities include visiting some of the 400 craters, taking an adventure tour to a waterfall created by lava, speleological tours and climbing Etna. Catania is also a nice place to visit. Photo by Unknown 2.

Mont Blanc, the Alps At 4,809 m (15,778 ft) height it is the highest peak in Western Europe and lies between France and Italy. The mountain massif attracts keen adventurers, who go here mountaineering, hiking, skiing, and snowboarding. Why to go there? The peak itself is gorgeous to look from afar or a plane. Meanwhile the massif is a designated winter sports site. Photo by Unknown Photo by Unknown 1. Mount Elbrus, Russia The tallest peak in Europe is found in the Caucasus mountains and reaches an impressive height of 5,642 m (18,510 ft). It actually is a dormant (potentially active) volcano. It has a cable car, which takes to the top, and an astronomical observatory. Why to go there? There are various trails for professional climbers as well as non professionals and hikers. Also the cable car makes it easier to explore the mountains and panoramic views. Photo by Unknown Monterosa peaks | thealps.com Store Mountains The Monte Rosa Massif, the second highest mountain range in Europe, is located between Switzerland (Valais) and Italy (Piedmont and Aosta Valley). Why pink?

Although, “rosa”, as well as “rose” mean pink in Italian or French, but the name itself derives from a dialect. “Rouése” means glacier in Franco-Provençal Aostan language. The Dufour peak is the highest peak of the Monte Rosa Massif that consists of 22 peaks over 4000m. It is also the second highest peak in the Alps after Mont Blanc. From Macugnaga you can admire the famous Eastern Wall - Himalayan wall in the Alps, at 2470m high. On the Gnifetti peak you will visit the Capanna Margherita refuge , the highest refuge situated in Europe (4554m). We present to you the 6 most famous peaks of the Monte Rosa group. Choose one for yourself and climb it with us ! Monte Rosa - Peakbagger.com Peakbagger.com Prominence: 2165 m, 7103 ft Elevation: 4634 meters, 15,203 feet Approx.

Isolation: 78.3 km, 48.65 mi Highest Summit 45° 56' 13'' N; 7° 52' 0'' E 45.936876, 7.866781 (Dec Deg) 412153E 5087658N Zone 32 (UTM) Country Selected Guidebook(s) for this Peak: Prominence Ladder from Monte Rosa Most people, including a good percentage of the tourists that throng Zermatt, do not realize that the Matterhorn is not the highest peak in the Swiss Alps. That honor belongs to the Dufourspitze, the crowning peak of the Monte Rosa massif, located a few miles east of the Matterhorn and rising just over 150 m/500 feet higher. Other confusing myths swirl around the Dufourspitze. It is not the highest point in Italy as well as Switzerland, as is sometimes claimed--indeed, the actual summit lies 160m west of the border, entirely on the Swiss side.

This also means that the Dufourspitze is also the highest peak "entirely within" Switzerland, an honor sometimes given to the Dom (14,911'/4545m), high point of the nearby Mischabel range. To be fair, the Dom is certainly much further inside Switzerland than 525 horizontal feet! As the second highest summit in the Alps, the Dufourspitze ("Dufour Peak") is also perhaps the most significant mountain in the world named after a mapmaker--General Dufour, responsible for the high quality in early Swiss maps that is still noticeable today. Greg Slayden contemplates the cloud-capped icy majesty of the Monte Rosa massif, high point of the Swiss Alps (1993-08-14). Web Map Links

Question: Monte Rosa is the highest mountain in which European country?
Answer: Switzerland