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First Ascent of Monte Rosa

When
1855
Where
Pennine Alps
Part of
First ascent of Monte Rosa

A party of eight climbers led by three guides successfully reached the summit of Monte Rosa in 1855, establishing the normal route.

The ascent began from Zermatt, involving a rope team that included unnamed climbers. The summit, then called Höchste Spitze, was reached after a long series of attempts. This route remains popular for climbers today.

Sources

  1. Monte Rosa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15

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