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This immense rock pinnacle, soaring 14,782 feet in the air, is one of the most difficult 

 mountains to climb in all Switzerland. It is among the chief peaks in the Pennine Alps, 

 and lies about 6 miles from Zermatt. One of the greatest Alpine tragedies is associated with 

 the first successful ascent in 1865 ; for, after scaling the summit, four of the party were 

 hurled to their death during the descent. 



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