The 'Breithorn' is a
mountain in the
Alps, considered the most easily climbed 4,000 m Alpine peak. This is due to the
Klein Matterhorn cable car which takes climbers to over 3,870 m (12,700 ft) for a starting point. The standard route (SSW flank) continues over a
glacial plateau before climbing to the summit on a 35 degree snow slope. However, inexperienced mountaineers may run into severe difficulty if caution is not taken near
cornices or in bad weather. For experienced climbers wanting more of a challenge, the half traverse of the Breithorn crest is another option.
The Breithorn was first climbed in
1813 by
Henry Maynard,
Joseph-Marie Couttet,
Jean Gras,
Jean-Baptiste Erin and
Jean-Jacques Erin.
Gallery
External links
★
Breithorn on Peakware - photos
★
Breithorn on 4000er.de
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