Eastern Breithorn

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Eastern Breithorn

The north side
Elevation 4,139 m (13,579 ft)
Prominence 117 m (384 ft)[1]
Parent peak (Western) Breithorn
Location
Eastern Breithorn
Location in the Alps
Location Valais, Switzerland
Aosta Valley, Italy
Range Pennine Alps
Coordinates 45°56′14″N 7°46′02″E / 45.93722°N 7.76722°E / 45.93722; 7.76722Coordinates: 45°56′14″N 7°46′02″E / 45.93722°N 7.76722°E / 45.93722; 7.76722

The Eastern Breithorn (also referred as the Western Breithorn Twin) is a peak 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 part of the Breithorn massif, located east of the Theodul Pass. It lies between the Central Breithorn and the Breithornzwillinge. On its north side it overlooks the Breithorn Glacier.

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located west of the summit at 4,022 metres.

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