Trifthorn

Elevation (feet): 12,231
Elevation (meters): 3,728
Continent: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Range/Region: Pennine Alps
Latitude: 46.051528
Longitude: 7.678333
Difficulty: Basic Snow/Ice Climb
Best months for climbing: Jul, Aug
Convenient Center: Zermatt,Zinal

Thanks to Arnie and Terrill Thompson for contributing to these details. (View history)

Ice and rock peak between two higher and more famous peaks Ober Gabelhorn and Zinalrothorn (both above 4000m/13500ft) Classic route from Rothornhutte up the South Ridge. Good and solid rock.

Time: Zermatt-Rothornhutte: 4 hours

Trifthorn 2-3 hours from Rothornhutte

difficulty: pretty easy

Thanks to Arnie for this description.

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