Swiss Alps Peaks: Heights of the Iconic Summits
The Swiss Alps boast dozens of 4,000-meter peaks. The highest entirely within Switzerland is Dufourspitze; the highest in the Alps overall (Mont Blanc) straddles France/Italy.
Top Swiss Peaks (Entirely or Mostly in Switzerland)
| Peak | Elevation | Massif/Range | Notes |
|---|
| Dufourspitze | 4,634 m (15,203 ft) | Monte Rosa | Highest in Switzerland; 2nd in Alps |
| Dom | 4,545 m (14,911 ft) | Mischabel | Highest entirely in Switzerland |
| Weisshorn | 4,506 m (14,783 ft) | Weisshorn | 5th in Alps; considered most beautiful |
| Matterhorn | 4,478 m (14,692 ft) | Pennine Alps | Iconic pyramid; Zermatt |
| Dent Blanche | 4,357 m (14,295 ft) | Pennine Alps | Four steep faces |
| Grand Combin | 4,314 m (14,154 ft) | Grand Combin | Glaciated massif |
Mont Blanc (Not in Switzerland)
- 4,809 m (15,778 ft) – Highest in Alps; France/Italy border.
By the Numbers
- 48 peaks >4,000 m in the Alps; ~25+ in Switzerland.
- Glaciers: ~1,200 (retreating rapidly).
- Tourism: 10M+ visitors/year; extensive hut/trail network (SAC).
The Swiss Alps are a vertical wonderland—accessible, photographed, climbed, and cherished.
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