Matterhorn, Mountain in the Pennine Alps
The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy.
It was first climbed in 1865 by a party led by Edward Whymper.
The Matterhorn's distinctive shape made it an iconic symbol for Switzerland and it has been featured in various media and artworks.
The mountain is accessible from both Zermatt in Switzerland and Breuil-Cervinia in Italy.
The Matterhorn is one of the deadliest peaks in the Alps.
Location: Valais
Location: Aosta Valley
Elevation above the sea: 4,478 m
Material: metamorphic rock
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy.
The Solvay Hut is a mountain lodge located on the north-eastern ridge of Matterhorn, near Zermatt in the canton of Valais.
The Matterhorn Glacier is situated in the Pennine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy.
The Refuge Jean-Antoine Carrel is situated at an altitude of 3,830 meters on the Matterhorn.
The Hörnli Hut is a mountain hut located at the foot of the Matterhorn, one of the highest peaks in the Alps.
Refuge Duc des Abruzzes à l'Oriondé is a welcoming mountain hut located in the scenic Alps of Valtournenche.
