Liskamm

Liskamm is a mountain in the Pennine Alps, straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy. It is the highest peak in the Swiss Alps that is entirely contained within Switzerland. The mountain has two distinct summits, the Eastern Liskamm (4,527 meters) and the Western Liskamm (4,479 meters). The ridge connecting the two summits is long and exposed, making it a challenging mountaineering objective. Liskamm is renowned for its imposing presence and its distinctive snow-covered ridges.

The first ascent of the Eastern Liskamm was made in 1861 by Julius P. L. Kleiner, Peter Joseph Truffer, and others. The Western Liskamm was first climbed in 1870 by Giovanni Notta, Luigi Vaccani, and others. Due to its challenging traverse and the danger of avalanches and rockfalls, Liskamm is considered a difficult climb, particularly for less experienced mountaineers. The prevailing climbing routes typically approach from either the Swiss or Italian side, often involving glacier travel and steep snow and ice sections. It is a popular destination for experienced alpinists seeking a significant mountaineering challenge.