Gendarm (Breithorn)

Gendarm
eastern Breithorn Twin
Gendarm

Location in the Alps

Highest point
Elevation 4,106 m (13,471 ft)
Prominence 51 m (167 ft)[1]
Parent peak Eastern Breithorn
Coordinates 45°56′09″N 7°46′14″E / 45.93583°N 7.77056°E / 45.93583; 7.77056Coordinates: 45°56′09″N 7°46′14″E / 45.93583°N 7.77056°E / 45.93583; 7.77056
Naming
Native name German: östlicher Breithornzwilling
Italian: Quota
Geography
Countries Switzerland and Italy
Canton/Region Valais and Aosta Valley
Parent range Pennine Alps

The Gendarm (German and French (gendarme) for police officer, Italian: Quota), but also known as eastern Breithorn Twin (German: östlicher Breithornzwilling) is a peak of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy, between the canton of Valais and the region of Aosta Valley. It is part of the Breithorn range, located east of the Theodul Pass. It is located just east of its other twin, the western Breithorn Twin, and west of the Roccia Nera.

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps and Google Earth. The key col is located west of the summit at 4,055 metres.

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