Testa Grigia | |
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View of Testa Grigia (centre right) from the Theodul Pass
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,479 m (11,414 ft) |
Prominence | 34 m (112 ft) |
Parent peak | Breithorn |
Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
Coordinates | 45°56′07″N 07°42′27″E / 45.93528°N 7.70750°ECoordinates: 45°56′07″N 07°42′27″E / 45.93528°N 7.70750°E |
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Location |
Valais, Switzerland Aosta Valley, Italy |
Parent range | Pennine Alps |
Testa Grigia (Italian, 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).
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) is planned for 2016.