Testa Grigia

Testa Grigia (French : Tête grise, lit. "grey head") (3,479 m) is a rocky prominence above the Theodul Pass, located on the border between Italy (Aosta Valley) and Switzerland (Valais). It overlooks the Plateau Rosa section of the Theodul Glacier on its east side.

Testa Grigia / Tête grise
Groabhopt (Walser German)
Graukopf (German)
View of Testa Grigia (centre right) from the Theodul Pass
Highest point
Elevation3,479 m (11,414 ft)
Prominence34 m (112 ft)[1]
Parent peakBreithorn
ListingAlpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates45°56′07″N 07°42′27″E
Geography
Testa Grigia / Tête grise
Location in the Alps
LocationValais, Switzerland
Aosta Valley, Italy
Parent rangePennine Alps

Ascent

The summit can be reached from Breuil-Cervinia and is the culminating point of the Italian part of the international ski area with Zermatt. A connection with the Klein Matterhorn (3,889 m) over the Theodul Glacier is planned for 2021.[2]

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Passo di Ventina Nord (3,445 m).
  2. www.matterhornparadise.ch


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