Eastern Breithorn

Eastern Breithorn

The north side
Highest point
Elevation 4,139 m (13,579 ft)
Prominence 117 m (384 ft) [1]
Parent peak (Western) Breithorn
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
Geography
Eastern Breithorn

Location in the Alps

Location Valais, Switzerland
Aosta Valley, Italy
Parent range Pennine Alps

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.

External links

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