Testa del Leone
The Testa del Leone (3,715 m; Italian, lit. "lion head") is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies on the main Alpine watershed, west of the Matterhorn.
| Testa del Leone | |
|---|---|
 Testa del Leone (left) and the Matterhorn, from the south side | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) |
| Prominence | 135 m (443 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Matterhorn |
| Coordinates | 45°58′16″N 7°38′36″E |
| Geography | |
  Testa del Leone Location in the Alps | |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland Aosta Valley, Italy |
| Parent range | Pennine Alps |
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Colle del Leone (3,580 m).
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