The Breithorn 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
Elevation3,437 m (11,276 ft)
Prominence90 m (300 ft)[1]
Parent peakMonte Leone
Coordinates46°14′19″N 8°5′2″E / 46.23861°N 8.08389°E / 46.23861; 8.08389
Naming
Native nameBreithorn (German)
English translationBroad Horn
Geography
Breithorn (Simplon) is located in Switzerland
Breithorn (Simplon)
Location in Switzerland
CountrySwitzerland
CantonValais
Parent rangeLepontine Alps
Topo mapSwisstopo topographic maps

Climbing route

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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 form 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

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Access road

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

References

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  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Breithornpass (3,347 m).
  2. ^ See German Page: Monte-Leone-Hütte
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