Breithorn (Simplon)

For other places with the same name, see Breithorn (disambiguation).
Breithorn (Simplon)
Breithorn

View from the Breithornpass (north side)
Highest point
Elevation 3,437 m (11,276 ft)
Prominence 90 m (300 ft) [1]
Parent peak Monte Leone
Coordinates 46°14′19″N 8°5′2″E / 46.23861°N 8.08389°E / 46.23861; 8.08389Coordinates: 46°14′19″N 8°5′2″E / 46.23861°N 8.08389°E / 46.23861; 8.08389
Naming
Translation Broad Horn
Geography

Location in Switzerland

Country Switzerland
Canton Valais
Parent range Lepontine Alps
Topo map Swisstopo topographic maps

The Breithorn is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, overlooking Simplon in the canton of Valais. It is part of the Monte Leone massif.

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Breithornpass (3,347 m).

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