Liskamm West / Lyskamm Occidentale (4479 m a.s.l., Walliské Alpy)

About peak Liskamm West / Lyskamm Occidentale

Itálie

Logged on Vrcholovka 6x in total. Vrchol Liskamm West / Lyskamm Occidentale was added here by Milan "Hojší" Průžek and info was completed by Milan "Hojší" Průžek, Pája a Martin Horáček.

Liskamm West / Lyskamm Occidentale is part of challenges: 39 quattromila italiani, 48 Swiss 4000ers, Alpine Four-thousanders

Liskamm is one of the most impressive massifs in the Alps. It boasts its enormous height and glistens with its (still) monumental glaciation. Only the southern side of the western summit has a distinct rock face; otherwise, Liskamm is surrounded by a thoroughly arctic, forbidding glacial shell. Meanwhile, the northern ice cover flows into the Gorner Glacier via Zwilling and Grenzgletscher. The Lys Glacier on the southern side is a phenomenon: just a few years ago, its tongue reached up to 2300 meters at Alp Soalze, which is astonishing for a glacier flowing south. Unfortunately, Liskamm is very treacherous! It has long been nicknamed the “Man-Eater.” This unflattering name has been contributed to by several ugly accidents during summit traverses. The ridge line is often poorly wind-swept and lined. Collapsing ledges and tragic accidents on short ropes are unfortunately recurring themes here. When fog rolls in or the weather turns, navigation in the complex terrain can be extremely difficult. Therefore, perfect rope management and mastery of navigation are essential prerequisites for climbing Liskamm. Good fitness and technique are also a must. This is a BIG tour for advanced alpinists.
The western Lyskamm, first ascended on August 16, 1864 by Leslie Stephen and Edward N. Buxton with Jakob Anderegg and Franz Biner, is a sought-after summit due to its technical difficulty, though not excessive and never unreasonable. The first section runs along the Felik Glacier, then winds up steep slopes (45°) and ends with a fun final ridge walk. In good snow conditions, the route is easier; however, if bare ice appears, the ascent can be challenging.

Chalet/accommodation

There is no chalet on the peak.

Stroller access

Peak is not stroller accessible.

Views

There are views from the peak.

Cable car

There is no cable car to this peak.

Equipment

Special equipment is required for this summit.

Accessibility

Peak is freely accessible.

Nearest peaks: Sattelkuppe (4433 m,  0.5 km) Liskamm East / Lyskamm Orientale (4527 m,  1.1 km) Naso del Lyskamm (4272 m,  1.4 km) Cima di Scoperta (4335 m,  1.7 km) Felikhorn (4087 m,  1.8 km) Punta Felik (4174 m,  2.1 km) Entdeckungsfelsen (4178 m,  2.3 km) Piccolo Castor (4180 m,  2.3 km) Castor / Punta Castore (4223 m,  2.4 km) Blattje (3361 m,  2.6 km) Punta Giovanni Gnifetti (3646 m,  3.6 km)

Routes nearby

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(elevation gain 770 m, 9 km)
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(elevation gain 3000 m, 30 km)
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(elevation gain 2200 m, 26 km)
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(elevation gain 3700 m, 38 km)