Dammastock Mountain
Highest peak of Canton Uri, Alpine massif summit
Dammastock crowns the Uri Alps above the Damma Glacier; mountaineers and hikers come for glacier routes, alpine ridge walks and high mountain panoramas in Canton Uri.
Dammastock at a Glance#
About Dammastock#
Dammastock is the highest mountain of the Urner Alps in Switzerland, rising to an elevation of about 3,630 metres. It is a prominent alpine summit above the upper Rhone valley and is notable for its glaciated flanks.
The massif features permanent ice and snow fields and is commonly approached by mountaineers via glacier routes from the valleys below. The mountain sits on a high ridge and forms a watershed between neighbouring valleys.
The massif and its glaciers have been the subject of climbing and alpine study for over a century, and access is typically seasonal with summer the main climbing period. Mountain huts and established routes are used by parties ascending the peak.
Dammastock is located in the Swiss Alps within the Canton of Uri, near the boundary with Valais, and overlooks the headwaters of the Rhone and the surrounding high alpine terrain.
- Elevation: At roughly 3,630 metres the peak is the highest point of the Urner Alps and is commonly climbed from glacier routes during the summer mountaineering season.
What to See#
- Glaciers: The Rhone Glacier and other peripheral glaciers lie on the mountain’s flanks and serve as the source area for streams feeding the upper Rhone valley.
Best Time to Visit Dammastock#
Go in summer (June-August) for the most accessible conditions for hiking and glacier travel, while remembering summit conditions remain cold and changeable.
Weather & Climate near Dammastock#
Dammastock's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -15°C to 2°C. Moderate rainfall (820 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -14° - -10° | -23° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 9.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -11° | -23° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 8.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -15° - -10° | -23° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 8.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -13° - -9° | -20° | 64 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -8° - -5° | -14° | 55 mm | overcast | 81% | 6.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -5° - -2° | -10° | 67 mm | overcast | 78% | 6.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | -2° - 1° | -6° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 6.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | -1° - 2° | -4° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -3° - -1° | -8° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 6.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -6° - -3° | -12° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 7.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -11° - -7° | -18° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 8.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -13° - -8° | -20° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 9.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
