Theodulhorn

Theodulhorn

The Theodulhorn (left) from the north side
Highest point
Elevation 3,469 m (11,381 ft)
Prominence 120 m (390 ft)[1]
Parent peak Furgggrat
Coordinates 45°56′57.6″N 07°42′30.3″E / 45.949333°N 7.708417°E / 45.949333; 7.708417Coordinates: 45°56′57.6″N 07°42′30.3″E / 45.949333°N 7.708417°E / 45.949333; 7.708417
Geography
Theodulhorn

Location in the Alps

Location Valais, Switzerland
Aosta Valley, Italy
Parent range Pennine Alps

The Theodulhorn (3,469 m) is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking the Theodul Pass on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies south of Zermatt (in Valais) and east of Breuil-Cervinia (in the Aosta Valley). The northern side of the mountain is heavily glaciated and is part of a ski area.

The Theodulhorn is the easternmost summit of the range descending from the south-east ridge of Matterhorn, named Furgggrat.

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Furggsattel (3,349 m).


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