Breithorn

The Breithorn is a mountain range of the Pennine Alps with its highest peak of the same name (but also called Breithorn (Western Summit)). It is on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies on the main chain of the Alps. It is a halfway between the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa and east of the Theodul Pass. The nearest settlements are Zermatt (Valais) and St-Jacques (Aosta Valley).

Breithorn
The north side of the Breithorn as seen from Gandegg
Highest point
Peak	Breithorn (Western Summit)
Elevation	4,160 m (13,650 ft)
Prominence	438 m (1,437 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Dufourspitze
Isolation	4.0 km (2.5 mi)[2]
Listing	Mountains of Switzerland Mountains of Italy
Coordinates	45°56′28″N 7°44′50″E
Naming
English translation	Broad Horn
Language of name	German
Geography
Breithorn Location in the Alps Show map of Alps Breithorn Breithorn (Switzerland) Show map of Switzerland Breithorn Breithorn (Italy) Show map of Italy
Country	Switzerland and Italy
Region	Valais and Aosta Valley
Parent range	Pennine Alps
Climbing
First ascent	1813
Easiest route	Basic glacier/snow climb

The Breithorn was first climbed in 1813 by Henry Maynard (climber), Joseph-Marie Couttet, Jean Gras, Jean-Baptiste Erin and Jean-Jacques Erin.