The first ascent of the mountain was made via the east ridge by Edward Whymper, Christian Almer, Michel Croz and F. Biner on 16 June 1865.
The Mountet hut (2,886 m (9,469 ft)) and Moiry hut (2,825 m (9,268 ft)) are used for the normal ascent routes.
See also
- List of mountains of the Alps above 3000 m
- List of mountains of Switzerland
References
Collomb, Robin G., Pennine Alps Central, London: Alpine Club, 1975
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