Marchhorn
Marchhorn (left summit) seen from the northern side
Highest point
Elevation2,962 m (9,718 ft)
Prominence327 m (1,073 ft)[1]
Parent peakBasòdino
Coordinates46°26′55.8″N 08°27′44.9″E / 46.448833°N 8.462472°E / 46.448833; 8.462472
Geography
Marchhorn is located in Alps
Marchhorn
Marchhorn
Location in the Alps
LocationPiedmont, Italy
Ticino, Switzerland
Parent rangeLepontine 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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