Breithorn (Grengiols)

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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