Matterhorn, Alpine mountain at Swiss-Italian border.
The Matterhorn rises 4,478 meters with four steep faces forming a near-perfect pyramid shape above the valleys of Zermatt and Breuil-Cervinia.
Edward Whymper led the first successful ascent in July 1865, though the expedition ended in tragedy when four climbers died during descent.
The mountain represents a central element in Alpine traditions, with local communities preserving mountaineering knowledge through generations of expert guides.
Summer climbing season extends from mid-June through mid-September, with two main ascent routes starting from Hörnli Hut in Switzerland and Carrel Hut in Italy.
The mountain consists of African continental plates stacked upon European rocks, creating distinct geological layers visible in its structure.
Location: Canton of Valais
Location: Aosta Valley
Elevation above the sea: 4,478 m
Made from material: metamorphic rock
Part of: Italy–Switzerland border
Address: Matterhorn
GPS coordinates: 45.97643,7.65860
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:54
The Alps contain numerous natural landmarks, from high-altitude lakes with clear waters to prominent mountain peaks. This range features deep gorges with vertical walls, glaciers extending for kilometers, and distinctive geological formations. Lakes reflect surrounding peaks, while limestone formations create unique landscapes across different regions of the Alpine arc.
Plateau Rosa
3.4 km
Dent d'Hérens
4.2 km
Matterhorn Glacier
800 m
Theodul Glacier
5.7 km
Testa Grigia / Tête grise
6.1 km
Testa della Forclaz
2.8 km
Pic Tyndall
451 m
Zmutt Glacier
5.6 km
Pointe de Zinal
6.1 km
Testa di Breuil
4 km
Mont Durand
6.4 km
Tête de Valpelline
6 km
Theodulhorn
4.9 km
Grandes Murailles Glacier
5.9 km
Punta Maria Cristina
3 km
Hirli
3.3 km
Bivacco Paolo Perelli Cippo
4.3 km
Punta Lioy
5.7 km
Bec del Pio Merlo
6.5 km
Unter Gabelhorn
6.3 km
Bivacco Achille Ratti
5.4 km
Punta Bianca
3.6 km
Punta Carrel
3.3 km
Punta Maquignaz
3.3 km
Becca di Guin
6.5 km
Breuil-Cervinia Ski Paradise
5.3 km
Gandegghütte
5.3 km
Lower Theodul Glacier
6 kmReviews
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