Breithorn

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

Breithorn
The Breithorn as seen from the Klein Matterhorn
Elevation	4,164 m (13,661 ft)
Prominence	429 m (1,407 ft)
Parent peak	Monte Rosa
Location
Breithorn Location in the Alps
Location	Switzerland-Italy
Range	Pennine Alps
Coordinates	45°56′28″N 7°44′50″E
Climbing
First ascent	1813
Easiest route	Basic glacier/snow climb

The Breithorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps, located close to the Matterhorn. It is considered the most easily climbed 4,000 m Alpine peak. This is due to the Klein Matterhorn cable car which takes climbers to over 3,820 m (12,700 ft) for a starting point. The standard route (SSW flank) continues over a glacial plateau before climbing to the summit on a 35 degree snow slope. However, inexperienced mountaineers may run into severe difficulty if caution is not taken near cornices or in bad weather. For experienced climbers wanting more of a challenge, the half traverse of the Breithorn crest is another option.

The Breithorn was first climbed in 1813 by Henry Maynard (climber), Joseph-Marie Couttet, Jean Gras, Jean-Baptiste Erin and Jean-Jacques Erin.

Gallery

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  Breithorn with Gentian abloom in foreground

External links

• Breithorn on SummitPost
• Breithorn on Peakware - photos
• Breithorn on 4000er.de