Fun facts about Matterhorn
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The name Matterhorn derives from the German words Matte ('meadow') and Horn ('horn').
Matterhorn
Switzerland/Italy
The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy.
From the “Names” section
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The Matterhorn has two distinct summits, which form the Italian/Swiss border.
Matterhorn
Switzerland/Italy
The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy.
From the “Height” section
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The Matterhorn's north face is one of the most dangerous north faces in the Alps due to its risk of rockfall and storms.
Matterhorn
Switzerland/Italy
The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy.
From the “Geography” section
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The Matterhorn is composed of Paleozoic rocks that were thrust over its Mesozoic base during the Cenozoic.
Matterhorn
Switzerland/Italy
The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy.
From the “Geology” section
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The first successful ascent of the Matterhorn occurred on 14 July 1865, led by Edward Whymper.
Matterhorn
Switzerland/Italy
The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy.
From the “Climbing history” section
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