Oldenhorn
Elevation (feet): | 10,243 |
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Elevation (meters): | 3,122 |
Continent: | Europe |
Country: | Switzerland |
Range/Region: | Berner Oberland |
Latitude: | 46.32925 |
Longitude: | 7.221639 |
Difficulty: | Walk up |
Best months for climbing: | Jul, Aug, Sep |
Nearest major airport: | Zurich or Geneva |
Convenient Center: | Gsteig or Les Diablerets |
Thanks to Fred Spicker and Terrill Thompson for contributing to these details. (View history)
The Oldenhorn (Becca d' Audon) is a picturesque peak located near the far western end of the Bernese Alps. Its summit is the common point of Cantons Bern, Valais, and Vaud. It is believed that the peak was climbed as early as 1811. It was certainly climbed by a survey party in 1835. The summit is recommended for its impressive views. The East Ridge Route is included as part of a round tour including Les Diablerets (3209 m) and Tour St. Martin (2908 m) in "Berner Oberland, Die 100 Schoensten Touren" (The 100 Finest Routes in the Berner Oberland) by Grossen and Rebuffat.
Thanks to Fred Spicker for this description.
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Trip Reports
NOTE: Trip reports were previously called "Summit Logs" - same feature, new name
There are 2 trip reports for Oldenhorn.
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