Breithorn

The Breithorn is a mountain range of the Pennine Alps with its highest peak of the same name (but also called Breithorn (Western Summit)). It is on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies on the main chain of the Alps. It is a halfway between the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa and east of the Theodul Pass. The nearest settlements are Zermatt (Valais) and St-Jacques (Aosta Valley).

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

References

Other websites

Breithorn on SummitPost
Breithorn on Peakware  - photos
Breithorn on 4000er.de
Breithorn on WinterClimb.com  - photos, practical info

Category:Alps
Category:Mountains of Italy
Category:Mountains of Switzerland
Category:Geography of Valais