Places
Hike·Hard·Sporty·Hidden gem
Balmenhorn & Cristo delle Vette
Piedmont
Balmenhorn (4,167 m) in the Monte Rosa massif is crowned by a bronze Christ statue erected in 1955 — the highest crucifix in the Alps. The ascent from Alagna via rifugio involves glacier travel and crevasse awareness. The 4,000 m view extends across the entire Alpine arc.
Duration
8 hours
Distance
14 km
Elevation
+1800 m
Best season
July – mid August
Highlights
- Highest Christ statue in the Alps
- 4,000 m glacier summit
- Monte Rosa massif traverse
With your dog
Experienced mountain dogs only; glacier and crevasse terrain.
