Furggen
| Furggen | |
|---|---|
 View of the Furggen with the Breithorn in the background | |
| Elevation | 3,492 m (11,457 ft) |
| Prominence | 197 m (646 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Monte Rosa |
| Location | |
  Furggen Location in the Alps | |
| Location |
Valais, Switzerland Aosta Valley, Italy |
| Range | Pennine Alps |
| Coordinates | 45°57′25″N 07°40′53″E / 45.95694°N 7.68139°ECoordinates: 45°57′25″N 07°40′53″E / 45.95694°N 7.68139°E |
The Furggen (3,492 m) is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Italy (Aosta Valley) and Switzerland (Valais). It is the culminating point of the ridge named Furgggrat stretching from the Furggjoch (3,271 m) to the Theodul Pass (3,295 m), and is located halfway between the Matterhorn and Testa Grigia.
On the summit is an abandoned cable car station.
See also
- List of buildings and structures above 3000 m in Switzerland
References
- ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Theodul Pass (3,295 m).
External links
Media related to Furggen at Wikimedia Commons