Friday, November 30, 2012

The Matterhorn


The Matterhorn, Monte Cervino or Mont Cervin, is a mountain in the Pennine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Its summit is 4,478 meters high, making it one of the highest peaks in the Alps.

Elevation: 4,478 m
Prominence: 1,040 m
First ascent: July 14, 1865
Mountain range: Pennine Alps, Alps