Breithorn, Mountain summit in Valais, Switzerland

Breithorn is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps in the Valais, within the municipality of Grengiols. It overlooks the lower Goms to the north and the Saflischtal to the south, east of the Bättlihorn.

The peak has long served as a natural landmark in the high Alpine landscape of Valais. Over time it became an established destination for mountaineers and climbers from the region and beyond.

The Breithorn lies in the municipality of Grengiols, above the lower Goms to the north and the Saflischtal to the south, east of the Bättlihorn. Its name is the common Swiss German designation for a broad, flat-topped peak, and the mountain is listed in local records under the variant name Breithorn i Saflischtal.

Several hiking routes lead to the summit, with the trail from Grengiols being a popular choice. The climb is most feasible between spring and fall when snow and ice coverage are minimal.

The Breithorn rises east of the Bättlihorn, above the lower Goms to the north and the Saflischtal to the south. Its summit lies within the municipality of Grengiols, and the Saflischtal side gives the peak its alternate name, Breithorn i Saflischtal.