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Matterhorn
OTHER NAMES
Peak of the Meadows, Cervino, Cervin, Gran Beca, Horu.
COUNTRY
Switzerland
ADDRESS
Switzerland

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About Matterhorn
Noted as one of the highest peaks in the Alps and Europe, Matterhorn is a summit standing between Switzerland and Italy. Situated 10 km southwest of Zermatt, Switzerland, the gigantic, near-proportional pyramidal peak is standing 14,692 ft tall and has the prominence of 3,419 ft. The mountain is known by a number of names including Peak of the Meadows (Translated from German), Cervino (Italian), Cervin (French). The mountain is also known by few native names including Gran Bèca in Arpitan), Horu in Walser.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Matterhorn

  • The first known study on the peak is credited to Horace-Bénédict de Saussure in the late eighteenth century.
    The first known study on the peak is credited to Horace-Bénédict de Saussure in the late eighteenth century.
  • Weisshorn is known as the parent peak of the mountain.
  • The mountain consists of four faces; East, West, North, South. 3 of the faces of the peak are on the Swiss side of the border and watershed whereas the south face is on the Italian side of the border.
    The mountain consists of four faces; East, West, North, South. 3 of the faces of the peak are on the Swiss side of the border and watershed whereas th
  • The first successful, documented attainer of the top of the mountain was Edward Whymper. He conquest Matterhorn on 14 July 1865.
    The first successful, documented attainer of the top of the mountain was Edward Whymper. He conquest Matterhorn on 14 July 1865.
  • The mountain has also been a subject of various tragedies. Since it remained unclimbed for the longest time, it became the subject of international competition. Four out of seven members fell to their death during the contest which led to the end of the competition.
  • More than 500 alpinists have lost their lives on the Matterhorn, making it one of the deadliest peaks in the world.

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