Breithorn (Grengiols)

Breithorn
The Breithorn seen from Binn
Highest point
Elevation2,599 m (8,527 ft)
Prominence148 m (486 ft)[1]
Parent peakMonte Leone
Coordinates46°21′25.4″N 8°8′13.2″E / 46.357056°N 8.137000°E / 46.357056; 8.137000
Naming
Native nameBreithorn (German)
English translationBroad Horn
Geography
Location in Switzerland
CountrySwitzerland
CantonValais
Parent rangeLepontine Alps
Topo mapSwisstopo topographic maps

The Breithorn (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈbraɪthɔrn]) is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps in the Valais. It is part of the municipality Grengiols and overlooks the lower Goms on Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈbraɪthɔrn]the north side and the Saflischtal on the south side, east of the Bättlihorn.

References

  1. ^ Swisstopo maps