{"id":45931,"date":"2023-02-20T09:36:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T08:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.de\/magazin\/?p=45931"},"modified":"2026-04-20T17:02:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:02:43","slug":"famous-mountains-alps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/top-10\/famous-mountains-alps\/","title":{"rendered":"15 famous mountains in the Alps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone travelling to the Alps in winter to carve turns in the snow on skis or a snowboard naturally wants to do so on perfectly groomed pistes in first-class ski resorts. And when the view from the slopes sweeps up to striking peaks, the heart of a winter sports enthusiast is happy. But where are the highest and most famous mountains in the Alps? SnowTrex<\/a> explains and shows where skiers can best enjoy the view of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and co.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Probably the most famous mountain in Switzerland is the Matterhorn (4,478 m). However, there are numerous other famous, striking mountain formations in the Alps.<\/div>\n <\/div > \n
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\n An overview of the most famous mountains in the Alps<\/span><\/a>Mont Blanc in France (4,810 m)<\/span><\/a>Dufourspitze in Switzerland (4,634 m)<\/span><\/a>Matterhorn in Switzerland (4,478 m)<\/span><\/a>Eiger, M\u00f6nch & Jungfrau in Switzerland (up to 4,158 m)<\/span><\/a>Ortler in Italy (3,905 m)<\/span><\/a>Gro\u00dfglockner in Austria (3,798 m)<\/span><\/a>Wildspitze in Austria (approx. 3,768 m)<\/span><\/a>Gro\u00dfvenediger in Austria (3,657 m)<\/span><\/a>Dolomites in Italy (up to 3,343 m)<\/span><\/a>Kitzsteinhorn in Austria (3,203 m)<\/span><\/a>Sella Massif in Italy (3,125 m)<\/span><\/a>Dachstein in Austria (2,995 m)<\/span><\/a>Zugspitze in Germany (2,962 m)<\/span><\/a>Hochk\u00f6nig in Austria (2,941 m)<\/span><\/a>Watzmann in Germany (2,713 m)<\/span><\/a>FAQ’s on famous mountains in the Alps<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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An overview of the most famous mountains in the Alps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Mountain<\/strong><\/th>Height<\/strong><\/th>Country<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Mont Blanc<\/td>4,810 m<\/td>France<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dufourspitze<\/td>4,634 m<\/td>Switzerland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matterhorn<\/td>4,478 m<\/td>Switzerland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eiger-M\u00f6nch-Jungfrau triumvirate<\/td>4,158 m<\/td>Switzerland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ortler<\/td>3,905 m<\/td>Italy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gro\u00dfglockner<\/td>3,798 m<\/td>Austria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wildspitze<\/td>3,768 m<\/td>Austria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gro\u00dfvenediger<\/td>3,657 m<\/td>Austria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dolomites<\/td>3,343 m<\/td>Italy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kitzsteinhorn<\/td>3,203 m<\/td>Austria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sella Massif<\/td>3,125 m<\/td>Italy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dachstein<\/td>2,995 m<\/td>Austria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zugspitze<\/td>2,962 m<\/td>Germany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hochk\u00f6nig<\/td>2,941 m<\/td>Austria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Watzmann<\/td>2,713 m<\/td>Germany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Mont Blanc in France (4,810 m)<\/h2>\n

Of course, the highest peak in Europe should not be missing from the top mountains in the Alps. The majestic Mont Blanc measures 4,810 metres. The mountain itself lies in the Mont Blanc group of the same name on the border between France and Italy. Its imposing appearance also forms the unique backdrop to the Chamonix-Mont Blanc ski region<\/a>. In the ski areas around the French colossus, which is also known as the “Roof of the Alps”, winter sports enthusiasts will find a total of 870 kilometres of pistes and around 260 lifts. The world-famous Mont Blanc itself is not accessible on skis or snowboards. This is one of the reasons why the initiative to make the mountain massif a UNESCO World Heritage Site was launched in 2017 due to its unspoilt nature.<\/p>\n

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At a height of 4,810 metres, Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps.<\/div>\n <\/div > \n

Dufourspitze in Switzerland (4,634 m)<\/h2>\n

The highest mountain in Switzerland<\/a> is not, as many believe, the Matterhorn, but the Dufourspitze. However, this is not without dispute. At 4,634 metres, one of the highest Alpine peaks towers above all of the country’s four-thousand-metre peaks, but it is also around 160 metres as the crow flies from the Italian border and therefore largely outside of Switzerland. However, what is undisputed is that the Dufourspitze is the second highest mountain in the Alps after Mont Blanc. It is part of the Monte Rosa massif in the Valais Alps. Incidentally, the imposing rock formation is named after the Swiss general and cartographer Guillaume-Henri Dufour, who published the first accurate map of Switzerland in the mid-19th century.<\/p>\n

Skiing on groomed pistes is not possible on the flanks of the Dufourspitze itself. Instead, the mountain is a paradise for ski tourers, who repeatedly set off from the legendary Monte Rosa hut at 2,883 metres to one of the most famous peaks in the Alps. A breathtaking view of the valleys of Italy and the numerous four-thousand-metre peaks of the Valais Alps awaits them there.<\/p>\n

Matterhorn in Switzerland (4,478 m)<\/h2>\n

The Matterhorn – one of, if not the<\/em> symbol of Switzerland – is undoubtedly one of the most famous mountains in the Alps and, at 4,478 metres, also one of the highest peaks in the Swiss Confederation. The mighty rock with its striking peak lies in the Valais Alps between Breuil-Cervinia and Zermatt. A special feature of the Matterhorn, which cannot be climbed on skis or snowboards, is that the east, north and west faces are on Swiss territory and the south face on Italian territory. The Zermatt ski area<\/a> is located within easy sight of the famous mountain, which winter sports enthusiasts always have in view on most of the 200 kilometres of pistes.<\/p>\n

Swiss climber Dani Arnold set a world record by scaling the north face of the Matterhorn:<\/p>\n

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World's Fastest Person to Climb the Matterhorn | Dani Arnold<\/div><\/div>
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