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The Theodulhorn (French: Mont de Saint-Théodule[2] - 3,469 m) is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking the Theodul Pass on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies south of Zermatt (in Valais) and east of Breuil-Cervinia (in the Aosta Valley). The northern side of the mountain is heavily glaciated and is part of a ski area.

Theodulhorn
The Theodulhorn (left) from the north side
Highest point
Elevation3,469 m (11,381 ft)
Prominence120 m (390 ft)[1]
Parent peakFurgggrat
Coordinates45°56′57.6″N 07°42′30.3″E
Geography
Theodulhorn
Location in the Alps
LocationValais, Switzerland
Aosta Valley, Italy
Parent rangePennine Alps

The Theodulhorn is the easternmost summit of the range descending from the south-east ridge of Matterhorn, named Furgggrat. It is named for Theodul Pass, which is in turn named for Saint Theodul, patron saint of the Valais.


References


  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Furggsattel (3,349 m).
  2. Géonavigateur - cadastre des sentiers - région autonome Vallée d'Aoste






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