Eastern Breithorn
The Eastern Breithorn (German: Breithorn (Ostgipfel), Italian: Breithorn Orientale) but also referred as the western Breithorn Twin (German: westlicher Breithornzwilling), is a peak 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 part of the Breithorn range, located east of the Theodul Pass. It lies between the Central Breithorn and its other twin, the Gendarm (or eastern Breithorn Twin). On its north side it overlooks the Breithorn Glacier.
| Eastern Breithorn | |
|---|---|
| western Breithorn Twin | |
 The north side | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,139 m (13,579 ft) |
| Prominence | 117 m (384 ft) [1] |
| Parent peak | Breithorn (Western Summit) |
| Coordinates | 45°56′14″N 7°46′02″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | German: Breithorn (Ostgipfel), or westlicher Breithornzwilling Italian: Breithorn Orientale |
| Geography | |
  Eastern 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 4,022 metres.
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