Breithornzwillinge
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 | |
  Location in the Alps | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | western Breithorn Twin |
| Elevation | 4,139 m (13,579 ft) |
| Prominence | 117[1] |
| Parent peak | Breithorn (Western Summit) |
| Coordinates | 45°56′14″N 7°46′02″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Breithornzwillinge (German) |
| Geography | |
| Countries | Switzerland and Italy |
| Canton/Region | Valais and Aosta Valley |
| Parent range | Pennine 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
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located west of the summit at 4,022 metres.
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