Monte Rosa is the highest mountain of Switzerland, the second highest both of the Alps and Western Europe. Its height is 4,634 m (15,203 ft) summit is the culminating point of the Pennine Alps. Although its main peak is located within Switzerland in the southeastern part of the canton of Valais, the Monte Rosa Massif is the second highest massif in Italy. The Gorner Glacier descends in gentle slopes on the western side of Monte Rosa and flows towards Zermatt. On the east a 2,400 metre high wall towers above the village of Macugnaga. Following a long series of attempts beginning in the early nineteenth century Monte Rosa's summit was first reached in 1855 from Zermatt by a party of eight climbers led by three guides. Each summer a large number of climbers and many tourists come each year.
Image of Monte Rosa
Image of Monte Rosa
Image of Monte Rosa
Image of Monte Rosa
Image of Monte Rosa
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