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The Breithorn Twins (German: Breithornzwillinge) are twin peaks of the Breithorn range of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy, between the canton of Valais and the region of Aosta Valley. It is located east of the Theodul Pass.

Breithornzwillinge
Breithorn Twins
Location in the Alps
Highest point
Peak	western Breithorn Twin
Elevation	4,139 m (13,579 ft)
Prominence	117[1]
Parent peak	Breithorn (Western Summit)
Coordinates	45°56′14″N 7°46′02″E
Naming
Native name	Breithornzwillinge  (German)
Geography
Countries	Switzerland and Italy
Canton/Region	Valais and Aosta Valley
Parent range	Pennine Alps

The twin peaks are called Eastern Breithorn/western Breithorn Twin (4,139 m) and Gendarm/eastern Breithorn Twin (4,109 m). They are about 115 m (377 ft) apart.

References

External links

• Breithornzwillinge on Hikr

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