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Böshorn, Mountain summit in Valais, Switzerland.

The Böshorn reaches an elevation of 3,268 meters in the Pennine Alps, located between the upper Nanztal and Val Divedro valleys.

The Swiss Alpine Club established multiple emergency shelters near Böshorn, including the Bivacco Piero de Zen at 3,014 meters and Fletschhornhütte at 3,041 meters.

Local mountaineering traditions incorporate technical climbs on Böshorn, with routes rated between UIAA II and III on the difficulty scale.

Access to Böshorn begins at the Chusmatte parking area near Simplon Dorf, with regular bus connections available from both Swiss and Italian sides.

The mountain forms part of a northern ridge descending from the Simplon triptych, creating distinct separations between the Diveria and Saltina valleys.

GPS coordinates: 46.19888,7.99318

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:49

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