Bigerhorn

Bigerhorn
Gross Bigerhorn
From left to right: Klein Bigerhorn, Gross Bigerhorn and Balfrin. In the foreground: Riedgletscher.
Highest point
Elevation3,626 m (11,896 ft)
Prominence32 m (105 ft)[1]
Parent peakBalfrin
Coordinates46°8′42.3″N 7°52′13.9″E / 46.145083°N 7.870528°E / 46.145083; 7.870528
Geography
Bigerhorn
Location in Switzerland
LocationValais, Switzerland
Parent rangePennine Alps
Climbing
Easiest routeFrom Bordier Hut, trail to the summit

The Bigerhorn (3,626 m) is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located south of Grächen in the canton of Valais. It lies in the Mischabel range, north of the Ried Glacier.

From the Bordier Hut, a trail leads to the summit of the Bigerhorn.

References

  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located south of the summit at 3,594 metres.


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