The Breithorn Twins (German: Breithornzwillinge) are twin peaks of the Breithorn range of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy, between the canton of Valais and the region of Aosta Valley. It is located east of the Theodul Pass.

Breithornzwillinge
Breithorn Twins
Breithornzwillinge is located in Alps
Breithornzwillinge
Location in the Alps
Highest point
Peakwestern Breithorn Twin
Elevation4,139 m (13,579 ft)
Prominence117[1]
Parent peakBreithorn (Western Summit)
Coordinates45°56′14″N 7°46′02″E / 45.93722°N 7.76722°E / 45.93722; 7.76722
Naming
Native nameBreithornzwillinge (German)
Geography
CountriesSwitzerland and Italy
Canton/RegionValais and Aosta Valley
Parent rangePennine Alps

The twin peaks are called Eastern Breithorn/western Breithorn Twin (4,139 m) and Gendarm/eastern Breithorn Twin (4,109 m). They are about 115 m (377 ft) apart.

References

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  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located west of the summit at 4,022 metres.
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