High alpine tourHard
Dom ascent
The Dom, at 4,545 m, is the highest mountain entirely on Swiss soil. This majestic mountain belongs to the Mischabel group. The starting point for this route is the Domhütte at 2,940 m.
Details
TypeHigh alpine tour
DifficultyHard
Duration9 h 30 min
Distance11.1 km
Ascent1574 m
Descent1574 m
Lowest point2938 m
Highest point4545 m
The Dom, at 4,545 m, is the highest mountain entirely on Swiss soil. This majestic mountain belongs to the Mischabel group. The starting point for this route is the Domhütte at 2,940 m.
Details
TypeHigh alpine tour
DifficultyHard
Duration9 h 30 min
Distance11.1 km
Ascent1574 m
Descent1574 m
Lowest point2938 m
Highest point4545 m
Description
The Dom was named after the canon Berchtold, who conducted the first altitude measurements of the two summits Dom and Täschhorn.
On the route, you cross heavily crevassed glaciers up to the Festijoch. Once there, a small descent follows to the Hohberggletscher. Now the route bends widely below the glacier slopes. Since you climb parallel to the crevasses, special caution is required. Below the summit, there is a large cornice that cannot be recognized as such from the summit. It must absolutely be avoided.
Requirements for this ascent are excellent fitness, experience with crampons, and good acclimatization. The ascent from the Domhütte takes 6 - 7 hours. Once at the top, the breathtaking panorama is worth the effort, and some feel as if they can overlook the whole world. The descent back to the Domhütte also takes about 4 hours. But beware: the way down to the valley is still a long one.
- Snow tour on the glacier and short rock climbing
- The overall difficulty of the route is rated as "WS" (less difficult)
- A mountain guide is strongly recommended
- Beware of glacial crevasses
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- Restaurants on the way
- Route tour
- Nice views
- Geological highlights
- Cultural highlights
- Insider tip