Jägerhorn Explained

Jägerhorn
Elevation M:3970
Prominence M:58
Prominence Ref:[1]
Location:Valais, Switzerland
Piedmont, Italy
Range:Pennine Alps
Map:Alps
Coordinates:45.9523°N 7.8772°W

The Jägerhorn is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It is the northernmost summit of Monte Rosa, at a height of 3,970 metres above sea level, and overlooks the village of Macugnaga on its east side (in the Italian region of Piedmont), 2,600 metres below. On its west side it overlooks the Gorner Glacier (Swiss canton of Valais).

Near the summit (3,960 m) is located a small mountain hut, the Bivacco Città di Gallarate. It is owned by the Italian Alpine Club.

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Notes and References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Jägerjoch (3,912 m).