Testa Grigia
For the mountain called Testa Grigia that lies totally in Italy, see Testa Grigia (Aosta Valley).
| Testa Grigia | |
|---|---|
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View of Testa Grigia (centre right) from the Theodul Pass | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,479 m (11,414 ft) |
| Prominence | 34 m (112 ft) [1] |
| Parent peak | Breithorn |
| Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
| Coordinates | 45°56′07″N 07°42′27″E / 45.93528°N 7.70750°ECoordinates: 45°56′07″N 07°42′27″E / 45.93528°N 7.70750°E |
| Geography | |
  Testa Grigia Location in the Alps | |
| Location |
Valais, Switzerland Aosta Valley, Italy |
| Parent range | Pennine Alps |
Testa Grigia (Italian, lit. "grey head") (3,479 m) is a rocky prominence above the Theodul Pass, located on the border between Italy (Aosta Valley) and Switzerland (Valais).
The summit can be reached from Breuil-Cervinia and is the culminating point of the Italian part of the international ski area with Zermatt. A connection with the Klein Matterhorn (3,889 m) is planned for 2016.[2]
References
- ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Passo di Ventina Nord (3,445 m).
- ↑ Projects by the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG zermatt.ch
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