Die Viertausender der Schweiz Les cimes plus hautes de Suisse I quattromila delle Alpi Svizzere The

Exactly 48 mountains in Switzerland surpass the symbolic height of 4000 meters and can therefore be called "four-thousanders." They bear melodious names such as Dent Blanche and Strahlhorn, are located in the Valais, Bernese, and Graubünden Alps, and range from the 4010-meter-high Lagginhorn to the 4634-meter-high Dufourspitze. These mountains are fascinating spectacles, dominating the horizon over all other peaks and surrounded by mighty glaciers. They are considered dream mountains and represent the most important stage of classical alpinism. In short, they epitomize the high mountains. Hardly anyone can resist the allure of their icy ridges and slopes, their rock faces, and snow caps. Many climbers attempt to summit one or another four-thousander during their lifetime, some collect them, and a few even manage to climb all 48. This book is aimed at all mountain enthusiasts and lovers of the Alps, from the couch dreamer to the top alpinist, showcasing the mountains in their natural beauty from all angles. Each four-thousander gets its own feature, with large-format images, a profile, and an enlightening or entertaining quote from alpine literature. A detailed chapter explores why there are exactly 48, and additional photo series make this picture book a unique visual experience and time document. A magnificent book for browsing and indulging, for daydreaming and referencing, for gifting and wishing.