Day 1: Mountet Hut Approach
We meet in Zinal, the head of the valley of the same name, Val de Zinal. Here, we'll do a quick gear check and tackle the rather long approach to the hut. However, once the initial flat section is behind us, the climb becomes much more beautiful, the landscape wilder, and there's much to see: rushing streams, steep icy flanks, and mighty peaks and ridges that we can follow with our eyes make the ascent even more enjoyable.

Soon, the view opens up to the breathtaking peaks all around, with resounding names like Obergabelhorn, Dent Blanche, Grand Cornier, and, of course, our destination, the Zinalrothorn. After about five hours, gaining 1,200 meters in altitude, we reach the Mountet Hut. On the hut terrace, we can recover from the hike and recharge our batteries for the summit day.

Day 2: Zinalrothorn Summit
As always, we wake up early, full tilt. After breakfast at the hut, we begin our ascent toward the north ridge. A good footpath leads us along the lateral moraine to the glacier, and then up to the Blanc Ridge. A steep snow and firn ridge leads us to a striking shoulder (éphaule). From here, the rocky part of this wonderful ridge begins. An attractive and enjoyable climb on the best granite leads us over several ridge towers. Impressive passages, some of which we even have to negotiate astride, make the ascent an unforgettable experience. The beauty of the Zinalrothorn makes us lose track of time and we suddenly find ourselves at the highest point. The entire prominence of the Valais mountains unfolds before our eyes, and we take in the panorama during a well-deserved summit rest. We then begin our descent, roughly following the route we used on the ascent.