The Bigerhorn (3,626 m) is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located south of Grächen in the canton of Valais. It lies in the Mischabel range, north of the Ried Glacier.

Bigerhorn
Gross Bigerhorn
From left to right: Klein Bigerhorn, Gross Bigerhorn and Balfrin. In the foreground: Riedgletscher.
Highest point
Elevation3,626 m (11,896 ft)
Prominence32 m (105 ft)[1]
Parent peakBalfrin
Coordinates46°8′42.3″N 7°52′13.9″E / 46.145083°N 7.870528°E / 46.145083; 7.870528
Geography
Bigerhorn is located in Switzerland
Bigerhorn
Bigerhorn
Location in Switzerland
LocationValais, Switzerland
Parent rangePennine Alps
Climbing
Easiest routeFrom Bordier Hut, trail to the summit

From the Bordier Hut, a trail leads to the summit of the Bigerhorn.

References

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  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located south of the summit at 3,594 metres.
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