Castor

With a height of 4,223 meters, Castor is one of the highest mountains in the world. The highest mountain in Italy is Castor, which is located in the Valais Alps. Pollux, its slightly lower twin peak, lies to the west but is already in Swiss territory. The names are inspired by Greek mythology, and they refer to Zeus' twins and sons. The Zwillingsjoch pass connects the two mountains. The long and narrow south-eastern ridge defines the snow-covered, triangular mountain. The Breithorn to the west and the Lyskamm to the east surround Castor.

The Felikjoch and the long and narrow southeast ridge are used to ascend from the alpine hut Capanna Quintino Sella on the Italian side. Ascents begin on the Swiss side at Klein Matterhorn and continue through the Italian glacier Grand Glacier of Verra and the mountain's west flank. On August 23, 1861, the first ascent was made.

Elevation: 4,223 m

Location: Pennine Alps, border between Valais, Switzerland and the Aosta Valley in Italy