Breithorn
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Coordinates:
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45° 56′ 24″ N 7° 45′ 37″ E
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First ascent:
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1813
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route:
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The
Breithorn is a
mountain in the
Alps, considered the most easily climbed 4,000 m Alpine peak. This is due to the
Klein Matterhorn cable car which takes climbers to over 3,870 m (12,700 ft) for a starting point. The standard route (SSW flank) continues over a
glacial plateau before climbing to the summit on a 35 degree snow slope. However, inexperienced mountaineers may run into severe difficulty if caution is not taken near
cornices or in bad weather. For experienced climbers wanting more of a challenge, the half traverse of the Breithorn crest is another option.
The Breithorn was first climbed in
1813 by Henry Maynard, Joseph-Marie Couttet, Jean Gras, Jean-Baptiste Erin and Jean-Jacques Erin.
Gallery
Breithorn with Enzian in the foreground
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External links
See also: Breithorn, 1813, Alps, Cable car, Climbing route
