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| − | The Matterhorn (German), Monte Cervino ([[Italian]]) or Mont Cervin ([[French]]), is a mountain in the Pennine Alps on the border between [[Switzerland]] and [[Italy]]. Its summit is 4,478 metres (14,692 ft) high, making it one of the highest peaks in the |
+ | The Matterhorn (German), Monte Cervino ([[Italian]]) or Mont Cervin ([[French]]), is a mountain in the [[Pennine Alps]] on the border between [[Switzerland]] and [[Italy]]. Its summit is 4,478 metres (14,692 ft) high, making it one of the highest peaks in the [[Alps]]. The four steep faces, rising above the surrounding [[glacier]]s, indicate the four compass points. The mountain overlooks the town of [[Zermatt]] in the canton of Valais to north-east and Breuil-Cervinia in the Aosta Valley to the south. The Theodul Pass, located at the eastern base of the peak, is the lowest passage between its north and south side. |
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The Matterhorn (German), Monte Cervino (Italian) or Mont Cervin (French), is a mountain in the Pennine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Its summit is 4,478 metres (14,692 ft) high, making it one of the highest peaks in the Alps. The four steep faces, rising above the surrounding glaciers, indicate the four compass points. The mountain overlooks the town of Zermatt in the canton of Valais to north-east and Breuil-Cervinia in the Aosta Valley to the south. The Theodul Pass, located at the eastern base of the peak, is the lowest passage between its north and south side.