- Breithorn
Infobox Mountain
Name = Breithorn
Photo = Breithorn.jpg
Caption = The Breithorn as seen from theKlein Matterhorn
Elevation = 4,164 metres (13,661 feet)
Location =Switzerland -Italy
Range =Pennine Alps
Prominence = 429 m
latd= 45|latm=56 |lats=28 |latNS=N
longd=7 |longm=44 |longs=50 |longEW=E
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Coordinates = coor at dms|45|56|28|N|7|44|50|E|region:CH_type:mountain
Topographic
First ascent =1813
Easiest route = basic glacier/snow climbThe Breithorn is amountain in theAlps , considered the most easily climbed 4,000 m Alpine peak. This is due to theKlein Matterhorn cable car which takes climbers to over 3,870 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 byHenry Maynard (climber) ,Joseph-Marie Couttet ,Jean Gras ,Jean-Baptiste Erin andJean-Jacques Erin .Gallery
External links
* [http://www.peakware.com/encyclopedia/peaks/addapeak164.htm Breithorn on Peakware] - photos
* [http://www.4000er.de/gipfel.php?vid=46#gipfel Breithorn on 4000er.de]
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