Aletschhorn
Definition
The second highest peak in the Bernese Alps, located in the canton of Valais in Switzerland, with an elevation of 4193 meters. This massive mountain is surrounded by major glaciers, including the Great Aletsch Glacier, and is renowned for its high-difficulty alpine climbing routes and protected scenic beauty.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Aletschhorn
- Mount Aletschhorn
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, structurally fixed, used typically with geographic specifiers. |
| Formation | German oronym composed of the regional element 'Aletsch' and the noun 'Horn' (horn / sharp mountain peak). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈa.lɛt͡ʃ.hɔrn] |
| Source | The Alpine Club Gazetteer of World Peaks |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Prima ascensiune reușită pe Aletschhorn a fost înregistrată în anul 1859 de către un grup de alpiniști conduși de Francis Tuckett.
EN: The first successful ascent of Aletschhorn was recorded in 1859 by a group of climbers led by Francis Tuckett.
RO: Din cauza gheții instabile, versantul nordic al lui Aletschhorn este considerat unul dintre cele mai periculoase din regiune.
EN: Due to unstable ice, the northern face of Aletschhorn is considered one of the most dangerous in the region.
RO: Cabana montană situată la baza lui Aletschhorn oferă adăpost salvamontiștilor și turiștilor experimentați.
EN: The mountain hut located at the base of Aletschhorn offers shelter to mountain rescuers and experienced tourists.
Idioms & Phrases
Versantul nordic Aletschhorn / Aletschhorn north face
RO: Perete abrupt de gheață și stâncă, renumit în lumea alpinismului pentru dificultatea tehnică extremă.
EN: A steep wall of ice and rock, famous in the mountaineering world for extreme technical difficulty.
Masivul Aletschhorn / Aletschhorn massif
RO: Gruparea muntoasă extinsă din jurul vârfului principal, care domină peisajul glaciar din Valais.
EN: The extended mountain grouping around the main peak, dominating the glacial landscape of Valais.
Ruta clasică Aletschhorn / Aletschhorn normal route
RO: Cel mai frecventat traseu de ascensiune către vârf, pornind de regulă de la cabana Oberaletsch.
EN: The most frequented ascent route to the peak, usually starting from the Oberaletsch hut.
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