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{{short description|Mountain in Switzerland}}

{{Infobox mountain
{{Infobox mountain
| name = Lagginhorn
| name = Lagginhorn
| photo = Lagginhorn west face.jpg
| photo = Lagginhorn west face.jpg
| photo_size = 285
| photo_caption = The west face
| photo_caption = The west face
| elevation_m = 4010
| elevation_m = 4010
| elevation_ref =
| elevation_ref =
| prominence_m = 511
| prominence_m = 512
| prominence_ref = <ref>Retrieved from the [[Swisstopo]] topographic maps. The key col is the Lagginjoch (3,499 m).</ref>
| prominence_ref = <ref>Retrieved from the [[Swisstopo]] topographic maps. The key col is the Lagginjoch (3,498 m).</ref>
| isolation_km = 3.3
| isolation_ref = <ref>Retrieved from [[Google Earth]]. The nearest point of higher elevation is north of the [[Weissmies]].</ref>
| parent_peak = [[Weissmies]]
| parent_peak = [[Weissmies]]
| map = Switzerland relief
| map = Switzerland
| map_caption = Location in Switzerland
| map_caption = Location in Switzerland
| location = [[Valais]], [[Switzerland]]
| location = [[Valais]], [[Switzerland]]
| range = [[Pennine Alps]]
| range = [[Pennine Alps]]
| coordinates = {{coord|46|9|26|N|8|0|11|E|type:mountain_region:CH_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| lat_d = 46 | lat_m = 9 | lat_s = 26 | lat_NS = N
| range_coordinates =
| long_d = 8 | long_m = 0 | long_s = 11 | long_EW = E
| region = CH
| coordinates_ref =
| coordinates_ref =
| first_ascent = 26 August 1856 by E. L. Ames, Franz Andenmatten and Johann Josef Imseng, together with three Englishmen and three guides
| first_ascent = 26 August 1856 by E. L. Ames, Franz Andenmatten and Johann Josef Imseng, together with three Englishmen and three guides
| easiest_route = West ridge (PD)
| easiest_route = West ridge (PD)
}}
}}
[[File:Laggin Biwak.jpg|thumb|Laggin bivouac (2425 m)<ref>Map of [https://map.geo.admin.ch/?lang=de&topic=ech&bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe&layers=ch.swisstopo.zeitreihen,ch.bfs.gebaeude_wohnungs_register,ch.bav.haltestellen-oev,ch.swisstopo.swisstlm3d-wanderwege&layers_visibility=false,false,false,false&layers_timestamp=18641231,,,&E=2646867.39&N=1112746.82&zoom=11.177549048671242 Swisstopo]</ref><br />{{coord|46|09|52|N|008|02|44|E|region:CH_type:landmark|name=Laggin Biwak}}]]

The '''Lagginhorn''' (4,010 m) is a [[mountain]] in the [[Pennine Alps|Pennine]] [[Swiss Alps|Alps]] in [[Switzerland]]. It lies a few kilometres north of the slightly higher [[Weissmies]] and also close to the slightly lower [[Fletschhorn]] on the north.
The '''Lagginhorn''' (4,010 m) is a [[mountain]] in the [[Pennine Alps|Pennine]] [[Swiss Alps|Alps]] in [[Switzerland]]. It lies a few kilometres north of the slightly higher [[Weissmies]] and also close to the slightly lower [[Fletschhorn]] on the north.


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The first ascent was by Edward Levi Ames and three other Englishmen, together with local [[Saas Grund]] clergyman Johann Josef Imseng, Franz Andenmatten and three other guides on 26 August 1856.
The first ascent was by Edward Levi Ames and three other Englishmen, together with local [[Saas Grund]] clergyman Johann Josef Imseng, Franz Andenmatten and three other guides on 26 August 1856.


==Huts==
==Climbing routes==
The Lagginhorn is characterised by rock climbing rather than snow climbs and possesses a lengthy scramble along the South Ridge including one or more exposed abseils:<ref>The 4000m Peaks of the Alps, [[Martin Moran (climber)|Martin Moran]], The Alpine Club (2007)</ref>
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* Weissmies Hut (2,726 m)
*West-South-West Ridge, PD
*South Ridge, AD, III
*West-South-West Rib and South Ridge, AD
*North-North-East Ridge (via Fletschhorn), PD+

===Huts===
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* [[Weissmies Hut]] (2,726 m)
* Berghaus Hohsaas (3,100 m)
* Berghaus Hohsaas (3,100 m)
* Laggin Bivouac (2,425 m)
* Laggin Bivouac (2,425 m)

==See also==
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*[[List of 4000 metre peaks of the Alps]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

== Bibliography ==
* Dumler, Helmut and Willi P. Burkhardt, ''The High Mountains of the Alps'', London: Diadem, 1994
* Dumler, Helmut and Willi P. Burkhardt, ''The High Mountains of the Alps'', London: Diadem, 1994


==External links==
==External links==
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{{commons category|Lagginhorn}}
* [http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/150308/lagginhorn.html The Lagginhorn on SummitPost]
* [http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/150308/lagginhorn.html The Lagginhorn on SummitPost]
* [http://horalka.org/walliske-alpy/e-pruvodce/?from-weissmies-hut-to-lagginhorn Route description from Weissmies Hut to Lagginhorn summit]
* [http://horalka.org/walliske-alpy/e-pruvodce/?from-weissmies-hut-to-lagginhorn Route description from Weissmies Hut to Lagginhorn summit]


{{Mountains of Switzerland}}
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{{commonscat|Lagginhorn}}
{{Portal bar|Mountains|Switzerland}}

[[Category:Alpine Four-thousanders]]
[[Category:Alpine four-thousanders]]
[[Category:Mountains of the Alps]]
[[Category:Mountains of the Alps]]
[[Category:Mountains of Valais]]
[[Category:Mountains of Valais]]
[[Category:Pennine Alps]]
[[Category:Pennine Alps]]
[[Category:Mountains of Switzerland]]
[[Category:Four-thousanders of Switzerland]]



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Latest revision as of 16:27, 29 April 2024

Lagginhorn
The west face
Highest point
Elevation4,010 m (13,160 ft)
Prominence512 m (1,680 ft)[1]
Parent peakWeissmies
Isolation3.3 km (2.1 mi)[2]
Coordinates46°9′26″N 8°0′11″E / 46.15722°N 8.00306°E / 46.15722; 8.00306
Geography
Lagginhorn is located in Switzerland
Lagginhorn
Lagginhorn
Location in Switzerland
LocationValais, Switzerland
Parent rangePennine Alps
Climbing
First ascent26 August 1856 by E. L. Ames, Franz Andenmatten and Johann Josef Imseng, together with three Englishmen and three guides
Easiest routeWest ridge (PD)
Laggin bivouac (2425 m)[3]
46°09′52″N 008°02′44″E / 46.16444°N 8.04556°E / 46.16444; 8.04556 (Laggin Biwak)

The Lagginhorn (4,010 m) is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. It lies a few kilometres north of the slightly higher Weissmies and also close to the slightly lower Fletschhorn on the north.

The Lagginhorn is the last four-thousander in the main chain before the Simplon Pass; it is also the lowest four-thousander in Switzerland.

The first ascent was by Edward Levi Ames and three other Englishmen, together with local Saas Grund clergyman Johann Josef Imseng, Franz Andenmatten and three other guides on 26 August 1856.

Climbing routes

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The Lagginhorn is characterised by rock climbing rather than snow climbs and possesses a lengthy scramble along the South Ridge including one or more exposed abseils:[4]

  • West-South-West Ridge, PD
  • South Ridge, AD, III
  • West-South-West Rib and South Ridge, AD
  • North-North-East Ridge (via Fletschhorn), PD+

Huts

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  • Weissmies Hut (2,726 m)
  • Berghaus Hohsaas (3,100 m)
  • Laggin Bivouac (2,425 m)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Lagginjoch (3,498 m).
  2. ^ Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is north of the Weissmies.
  3. ^ Map of Swisstopo
  4. ^ The 4000m Peaks of the Alps, Martin Moran, The Alpine Club (2007)

Bibliography

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  • Dumler, Helmut and Willi P. Burkhardt, The High Mountains of the Alps, London: Diadem, 1994
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