Article Ascent to Breithorn
A simple four thousandth in the Valais Alps.
Breithorn (4,165 m above sea level) is considered to be the lightest alpine 4,000 m high. The massif itself has five peaks, the highest of which is the Breithorn Occidentale. The easiest ascent to Breithorn leads from the Swiss side from Malý Matterhorn
Exit path to Breithorn
One of the five peaks of Breithorn lies directly opposite the Matterhorn, and from Zermatt it is beautifully visible to the north by its imposing wall. The ridge itself lies on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Exits are possible from both the Swiss and Italian sides, while easier exit is from Swiss Zermatt. From the final station of the Klein Matterhorn cable car, the path leads east past the Breithornpass saddle and down the firn slope to the top. There are no glacial cracks on the way, but glacial equipment is needed. From the top you can see the Bernese Alps with the Jungfrau, Gran Paradiso or Mont Blanc and of course the Matterhorn. It descends the same way.
Klein Matterhorn cable car station towards the Matterhorn
The cable car station serves as an exit point
Way to the top
The path is clearly visible, cats must be used at the beginning of the climb.
View of the Matterhorn
View from the top of the Matterhorn
View from the top of Breithorn
From the top of Breithorn you can see the path to the ridge towards the peaks of Castor, Lyskamm.
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