Mountaineer Dies Near Zermatt

10th July 2026

A 34-year-old Czech climber has been killed after being struck by rockfall high on the north face of Liskamm.

According to the Valais Cantonal Police, the accident occurred at around 9:00 a.m. on July 7 while two climbers were ascending the north side of the mountain at 4,300m.

The pair were caught in a rockfall and one of the climbers was struck and sustained fatal injuries.

His climbing partner immediately alerted emergency services.

Rescuers from the Kantonale Walliser Rettungsorganisation were flown to the scene aboard an Air Zermatt helicopter but were only able to confirm the climber’s death on arrival.

No further details have been released pending formal identification and notification of family members.

The Valais public prosecutor has opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.