The Finsteraarhorn is the highest mountain in the Bernese Alps and the highest mountain in the canton of Berne. It is also the highest summit in the Alps lying outside the main chain. The Finsteraarhorn is the third most prominent peak in the Alps. Since 2001 the whole massif and surrounding glaciers are part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage Site. Geography Despite being the highest mountain of the Bernese Alps, the summit of the Finsteraarhorn is less frequented than those of the nearb… (More on Finsteraarhorn)