Marchhorn

Marchhorn

Marchhorn (left summit) seen from the northern side
Highest point
Elevation 2,962 m (9,718 ft)
Prominence 327 m (1,073 ft)[1]
Parent peak Basòdino
Coordinates 46°26′55.8″N 08°27′44.9″E / 46.448833°N 8.462472°E / 46.448833; 8.462472Coordinates: 46°26′55.8″N 08°27′44.9″E / 46.448833°N 8.462472°E / 46.448833; 8.462472
Geography
Marchhorn

Location in the Alps

Location Piedmont, Italy
Ticino, Switzerland
Parent range Lepontine Alps

The Marchhorn is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located on the Swiss-Italian border. On its northwest side it overlooks the San Giacomo Pass.

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Bocchetta di Val Maggia (2,635 m).


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