Mönch

About

A prominent 4,107-meter peak in the Bernese Alps, part of the famous Eiger-Mönch-Jungfrau trio. Offers spectacular glacier views and challenging alpine routes.

Mönch is a prominent mountain in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland, rising to 4,107 metres. It forms part of the well-known trio of peaks alongside the Eiger and the Jungfrau, and it is visible from much of the surrounding Bernese Oberland. Its address is given as Bernese Oberland 3801, and the area is reached from Interlaken, Switzerland.

What a visit offers

Mönch is best suited to visitors who come for the high mountain landscape. Its setting offers glacier views that are the main draw for many people, and the surrounding terrain is serious alpine country. The mountain is also known for challenging routes, so it is more a destination for experienced climbers and mountaineers than for casual sightseers.

Planning your trip

  • Base: Interlaken is the practical starting point for reaching the Bernese Oberland.
  • Enquiries: The contact number listed for the mountain is +41 33 828 79 31.
  • Also known as: Monk, which may help when searching for routes or information.

If you are considering Mönch, plan ahead for the conditions of high alpine terrain and check with local guides or the listed contact before setting out. For many visitors, the chance to see one of the Alps' best-known trio of peaks from the surrounding valleys is reason enough to make the journey.

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