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The Breithorn (German for literally "broad horn"; 13,661 ft. or 4,164 m) is a mountain range of the Pennine Alps with its highest peak of the same name (but also called Breithorn (Western Summit)), located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies on the main chain of the Alps, approximately halfway between the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa and east of the Theodul Pass. Most of the massif is glaciated and includes several subsidiary peaks, all located east of the main summit: the Central Breithorn, the western Breithorn Twin (or Eastern Breithorn), the Gendarm (or eastern Breithorn Twin) and the Roccia Nera. The main summit is sometimes distinguished by the name Western Breithorn (German: Breithorn (Westgipfel), Italian: Breithorn Occidentale). 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 | 4,164 m (13,661 ft) |
| Prominence | 433 m (1,421 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Dufourspitze |
| Isolation | 4.0 km (2.5 mi)[2] |
| Coordinates | 45°56′28″N 7°44′50″E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Broad Horn |
| Language of name | German |
| Geography | |
  Breithorn Location in the Alps | |
| 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 is considered the most easily climbed 4,000 m Alpine peak. This is due to the Klein Matterhorn cable car which takes climbers to over 3,820 m (12,700 ft) from Zermatt for a starting point. The standard route (SSW flank) is from the Italian side of the mountain (the south side) and continues over a glacial plateau before climbing to the summit on a 35 degree snow slope. However, inexperienced mountaineers may run into severe difficulty if caution is not taken near cornices or in bad weather. For experienced climbers wanting more of a challenge, the half traverse of the Breithorn crest is another option.
The Breithorn was first climbed in 1813 by Henry Maynard (climber), Joseph-Marie Couttet, Jean Gras, Jean-Baptiste Erin and Jean-Jacques Erin.
See also
- List of 4000 metre peaks of the Alps
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Schwarztor (3,731 m).
- Retrieved from Google Earth. The nearest point of higher elevation is north of the Castor.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Breithorn. |
- Breithorn on SummitPost
- Breithorn on Peakware - photos
- Breithorn on 4000er.de
- Breithorn on WinterClimb.com - photos, practical info
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[de] Breithorn (Zermatt)
Das Breithorn ist ein fünfgipfliger, von West nach Ost verlaufender, stark vergletscherter Bergkamm in den Walliser Alpen. Der höchste Punkt des Kamms und zugleich bergsteigerisch leichteste Viertausender der Alpen ist der Westgipfel (Hauptgipfel, Breithorn Occidentale, 4164 m ü. M.). Weiter nach Osten folgen der Mittelgipfel (4159 m ü. M.) sowie die Breithorn-Zwillinge, bestehend aus dem Ostgipfel (westlicher Zwilling, 4139 m ü. M.) und dem Gendarm (östlicher Zwilling 4106 m ü. M.). Der Breithornkamm endet im Osten mit der Schwarzfluh (4075 m ü. M.).- [en] Breithorn
[fr] Breithorn
Le Breithorn est une montagne du massif des Alpes pennines, à la frontière entre la Suisse (canton du Valais) et l'Italie (Vallée d'Aoste).[it] Monte Breithorn
Il monte Breithorn (4.165 m s.l.m.) è una montagna che fa parte della catena montuosa del Monte Rosa nelle Alpi Pennine.[ru] Брайтхорн (Пеннинские Альпы)
Брайтхо́рн (нем. Breithorn) — гора в Пеннинских Альпах, на границе Швейцарии и Италии, недалеко от Маттерхорна. Её высота — 4164 метров над уровнем моря.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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