Walter Bonatti published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with On the Heights (1964). The best-known is The Mountains of My Life (2001).
Updated September 2026
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The Mountains of My Life
Walter Bonatti's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
On the Heights (1964)
The Mountains of My Life (2001)
Other books in order
The Great Days (1974)
About Walter Bonatti
Walter Bonatti was an Italian mountaineer, alpinist, explorer and journalist. He was noted for many climbing achievements, including a solo climb of a new alpine climbing route on the south-west pillar of the Aiguille du Dru in August 1955, the first ascent of Gasherbrum IV in 1958, and, in 1965, the first solo climb in winter of the North face of the Matterhorn on the mountain's centenary year of its first ascent.
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Walter Bonatti FAQ
- How many books has Walter Bonatti written?
- Walter Bonatti published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Walter Bonatti's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Mountains of My Life.
- What is Walter Bonatti's last book?
- The Mountains of My Life (2001).
- What is Walter Bonatti's most famous book?
- The Mountains of My Life (2001) is Walter Bonatti's most widely read book.
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