Dom 4'545 m a.s.l.
At 4’545 m a.s.l., the Dom is the highest mountain on Swiss ground. This majestic mountain belongs to the Mischabel group. The starting point for the tour is the Dom hut at 2’940 m a.s.l.. It was named in honor of the bishop of Sion, Joseph Anton Berchtold.
The Dom was first climbed on 11th September 1858 by J. Llewellyn Davis, Johannes Zumtaugwald, Johann Kronig and Hieronymous Brantschen over the northwest ridge.
This wonderful combined tour leads from Randa (1’407 m a.s.l.) via hiking trails to the Dom hut (2’940 m a.s.l.). The high altitude tour begins at the Dom hut. Over the Festi Glacier you will reach the Festijoch and from there over the northern flank the summit.
The ascent over the Festi ridge is possible on request.