Breithorn (Grengiols)

For other places with the same name, see Breithorn.
Breithorn
Breithorn

The Breithorn seen from Binn
Highest point
Elevation 2,599 m (8,527 ft)
Prominence 148 m (486 ft)[1]
Parent peak Monte Leone
Coordinates 46°21′25.4″N 8°8′13.2″E / 46.357056°N 8.137000°E / 46.357056; 8.137000Coordinates: 46°21′25.4″N 8°8′13.2″E / 46.357056°N 8.137000°E / 46.357056; 8.137000
Naming
Translation Broad Horn
Geography

Location in Switzerland

Country Switzerland
Canton Valais
Parent range Lepontine Alps
Topo map Swisstopo topographic maps

The Breithorn is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps in the Valais. It is part of the municipality Grengiols and overlooks the lower Goms on the north side and the Saflischtal on the south side, east of the Bättlihorn.

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