Breithorn (Simplon)

For other places with the same name, see Breithorn.

The Breithorn (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈbraɪthɔrn]) is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, overlooking Simplon in the canton of Valais. It is part of the Monte Leone massif.

Breithorn
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
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

Breithorn 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 from 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

• Simplon Hospiz.
• Monte Leone Hut.^[2]
• Bivacco Farello on the Chaltwasser Pass.

Access road

The only access is the road to the Simplon Pass from Brig on the Swiss side and from Domodossola from the Italian side.