Matterhorn

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The Matterhorn (German: Matterhorn, [ˈmatÉ™rËŒhÉ”rn]; Italian: Cervino, [ˈtʃerˈviːno]; French: Mont Cervin, [mÉ” sɛʁvÉ›e]) is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy. It is a huge and near-symmetrical pyramidal peak in the extended Monte Rosa area of the Pennine Alps, whose summit is 4,478 metres (14,692 ft) high, making it one of the highest summits in the Alps and Europe.[note 3] The four steep faces, rising above the surrounding glaciers, face the four compass points and are split by the Hörnli, Furggen, Leone, and Zmutt ridges. The mountain overlooks the Swiss town of Zermatt, in the canton of Valais, to the north-east and the Italian town of Breuil-Cervinia in the Aosta Valley to the south. Just east of the Matterhorn is Theodul Pass, the main passage between the two valleys on its north and south sides, and a trade route since the Roman Era.

44magnum Uploaded by 44magnum on Jun 29, 2017. Matterhorn - Desktop Nexus Abstract Download free wallpapers and background images: Matterhorn. Desktop Nexus Abstract background ID 2274650. The Matterhorn (German: Matterhorn, [ˈmatÉ™rËŒhÉ”rn]; Italian: Cervino, [ˈtʃerˈviːno]; French: Mont Cervin, [mÉ” sɛʁvÉ›e]) is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy. It is a huge and near-symmetrical pyramidal peak in the extended Monte Rosa area of the Pennine Alps, whose summit is 4,478 metres (14,692 ft) high, making it one of the highest summits in the Alps and Europe.[note 3] The four steep faces, rising above the surrounding glaciers, face the four compass points and are split by the Hörnli, Furggen, Leone, and Zmutt ridges. The mountain overlooks the Swiss town of Zermatt, in the canton of Valais, to the north-east and the Italian town of Breuil-Cervinia in the Aosta Valley to the south. Just east of the Matterhorn is Theodul Pass, the main passage between the two valleys on its north and south sides, and a trade route since the Roman Era. 4.2