Unterrothorn Explained

Unterrothorn
Photo Size:285
Elevation M:3104
Prominence M:123
Prominence Ref:[1]
Parent Peak:Monte Rosa
Map:Switzerland
Location:Valais, Switzerland
Range:Pennine Alps
Coordinates:46.0219°N 7.7975°W
Easiest Route:Cable car

The Unterrothorn (or simply Rothorn) is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It is located west of the Oberrothorn, on the range north of the Findel Glacier.

The summit can be reached by cable car via Sunnegga and Blauherd. The Rothorn paradise is one of the main ski areas located around Zermatt.

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Notes and References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Furggji (2,981 m).