🏔️ Mountain📸 Tourist Attraction

Dufourspitze

Canton of Valais, Switzerland

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Overview

Highest mountain of Switzerland. It lies high in the Swiss Alps, reached by mountain railway or cable car and best attempted between late June and September.

Why visit: The Alps at their most photographed — lift-served summits with trails, terraces and views over half a country.

Things to do

›Ride the lift or cog railway up
›Walk a marked panorama trail
›Catch the peak at first light
›Ski or sledge in season

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Travel Information

Best time

June – September (hiking) & December – March (skiing)

Weather

High alpine weather — mild, bright summer days (8–20°C on the heights) and deep cold and snow from November into spring; conditions turn within the hour, so check the mountain forecast before going up.

Entry fee

Mountains free; cable cars and railways are expensive (~₹3,000 – 9,000 return)

Hours

Lifts run seasonal hours; last descent is earlier than you expect

Est. budget

₹5,000 – ₹15,000 for the day

Duration

Half to full day

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