Zinalrothorn
( 4221m ) in the Zermatt (
Valais ) Region of the Swiss Alps The Zinalrothorn is in the
Pennine Alps.
Its name comes from the village of Zinal on its north side and from Rothorn ( "Red Peak" ). Zinalrothorn is one of the major summits separating the Mattertal and Val d'Anniviers ( Val de Zinal ). The Weisshorn ( 4,505m ) is 5km to the north and the Dent Blanche 7km to the west. At the western foot of the mountain is the Zinal Glacier while on the northern side is the Moming Glacier. Zinalrothorn Ascent Routes |
Zinalrothorn above the Moming Glacier |
Zinalrothorn from the North West |
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Rothorn Hut The
hut is sited
at the foot of a rock rib
separating the Trift and Rothorn glaciers. and convenient for ascents of the Zinalrothorn and Ober Gabelhorn. |
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