Fletschhorn
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| General | |
| Elevation | 3,993 m13,100.394 ft 2.481 miles |
| Prominence | 299 m0.186 miles 980.971 ft |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Range | Pennine Alps |
| Massif | Weissmies Group |
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| Coordinates | |
| DMS Coor. | 46°10´4"N, 8°0´11"E |
| Swiss Coor. | 643609 / 113118 |
| Links | Topographic Detail |
| Nearby Features | |
| Fletschhorn Bivouac, Fletschhorn Hut, Hohsaas Hut, Jegihorn, Lagginhorn, Senggchuppa, Weissmies Hut | |
| Alpinist's Info | |
| Topo. Map | SLK 1309: Simplon |
| Easiest Route |  PD
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[edit] General information
The Fletschhorn (3,993 m) is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. It lies to the north of the Lagginhorn and the Weissmies in the same massif.
It was first climbed by J. D. James with guide Ambros Supersaxo in July 1889. The imposing north face was first ascended by E. R. Blanchet with guides Oskar Supersaxo and Kaspar Mooser on 25 July 1927.
