The Breithorn is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, overlooking Simplon in the canton of Valais. It is part of the Monte Leone massif.
| Breithorn | |
|---|---|
.JPG) View from the Breithornpass (north side) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,437 m (11,276 ft) |
| Prominence | 90 m (300 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Monte Leone |
| Coordinates | 46°14′19″N 8°5′2″E / 46.23861°N 8.08389°E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Breithorn (German) |
| English translation | Broad Horn |
| Geography | |
  Location in Switzerland | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Valais |
| Parent range | Lepontine Alps |
| Topo map | Swisstopo topographic maps |
Climbing route
editBreithorn is one of several peaks that can be climbed directly from the Simplon Pass. The other peaks are Wasenhorn, Hubschhorn, and Monte Leone. The route starts form the Simplon Hospiz and you will need glacier equipment for this mountain, crampons are compulsory. Plan around 5 hours from the road to the summit. This peak can be climbed in combination with Monte Leone.
Accommodation, huts and shelters
edit- Simplon Hospiz.
- Monte Leone Hut.[2]
- Bivacco Farello on the Chaltwasser Pass.
Access road
editThe only access is the road to the Simplon Pass from Brig on the Swiss side and from Domodossola from the Italian side.
References
edit- ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Breithornpass (3,347 m).
- ^ See German Page: Monte-Leone-Hütte
External links
edit- Breithorn on Hikr
- Breithorn: Route description on Mountains for Everybody
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