Central Breithorn
The Central Breithorn (German: Breithorn (Mittelgipfel), Italian: Breithorn Centrale) is a peak of the Breithorn range in 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 main summit of the Breithorn and west of the western Breithorn Twin.
| Central Breithorn | |
|---|---|
 View from the east side | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,159 m (13,645 ft) |
| Prominence | 83 m (272 ft) [1] |
| Parent peak | Breithorn (Western Summit) |
| Coordinates | 45°56′20″N 7°45′23″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | German: Breithorn (Mittelgipfel) Italian: Breithorn Centrale |
| Geography | |
  Central Breithorn Location in the Alps | |
| Countries | Switzerland and Italy |
| Canton/Region | Valais and Aosta Valley |
| Parent range | Pennine Alps |
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located west of the summit at 4,076 metres.
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