Breithorn
mountain of the Pennine Alps
The Breithorn is a mountain range of the Pennine Alps with its highest peak of the same name (but also called Breithorn (Western Summit)). It is on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies on the main chain of the Alps. It is a halfway between the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa and east of the Theodul Pass. The nearest settlements are Zermatt (Valais) and St-Jacques (Aosta Valley).
| Breithorn | |
|---|---|
 The north side of the Breithorn as seen from Gandegg | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Breithorn (Western Summit) |
| Elevation | 4,160 m (13,650 ft) |
| Prominence | 438 m (1,437 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Dufourspitze |
| Isolation | 4.0 km (2.5 mi)[2] |
| Listing | |
| Coordinates | 45°56′28″N 7°44′50″E / 45.94111°N 7.74722°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Broad Horn |
| Language of name | German |
| Geography | |
  Breithorn Location in the Alps  Breithorn Breithorn (Switzerland)  Breithorn Breithorn (Italy) | |
| Countries | Switzerland and Italy |
| Canton/Region | Valais and Aosta Valley |
| Parent range | Pennine Alps |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1813 |
| Easiest route | Basic glacier/snow climb |
The Breithorn was first climbed in 1813 by Henry Maynard (climber), Joseph-Marie Couttet, Jean Gras, Jean-Baptiste Erin and Jean-Jacques Erin.
References
change- ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Schwarztor (3,722 m).
- ↑ Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is north of the Castor.
Other websites
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- Breithorn on SummitPost
- Breithorn on Peakware Archived 2000-08-17 at the Wayback Machine - photos
- Breithorn on 4000er.de
- Breithorn on WinterClimb.com - photos, practical info
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