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Mountain of the Pennine Alps From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Theodulhorn (French: Mont de Saint-Théodule[2] - 3,469 m) is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking the Theodul Pass on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies south of Zermatt (in Valais) and east of Breuil-Cervinia (in the Aosta Valley). The northern side of the mountain is heavily glaciated and is part of a ski area.
Theodulhorn | |
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![]() The Theodulhorn (left) from the north side | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,469 m (11,381 ft) |
Prominence | 120 m (390 ft)[1] |
Parent peak | Furgggrat |
Coordinates | 45°56′57.6″N 07°42′30.3″E |
Geography | |
Location | Valais, Switzerland Aosta Valley, Italy |
Parent range | Pennine Alps |
The Theodulhorn is the easternmost summit of the range descending from the south-east ridge of Matterhorn, named Furgggrat. It is named for Theodul Pass, which is in turn named for Saint Theodul, patron saint of the Valais.
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