Breithorn (Simplon) Explained

Translation:Broad Horn
Topo:Swisstopo topographic maps
Elevation M:3437
Prominence M:90
Prominence Ref:[1]
Parent Peak:Monte Leone
Map:Switzerland
Region Type:Canton
Region:Valais
Country:Switzerland
Range:Lepontine Alps
Coordinates:46.2386°N 8.0839°W

The Breithorn is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, overlooking Simplon in the canton of Valais. It is part of the Monte Leone massif.

Climbing route

Breithorn is one of several peaks that can be climbed directly from the Simplon Pass. The other peaks are Wasenhorn, Hubschhorn, and Monte Leone. The route starts form the Simplon Hospiz and you will need glacier equipment for this mountain, crampons are compulsory. Plan around 5 hours from the road to the summit. This peak can be climbed in combination with Monte Leone.

Accommodation, huts and shelters

Access road

The only access is the road to the Simplon Pass from Brig on the Swiss side and from Domodossola from the Italian side.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Breithornpass (3,347 m).
  2. See German Page: Monte-Leone-Hütte