Matterhorn

Matterhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps. It lies on the border between Switzerland and Italy and is one of the highest peaks in the Alps. It is also one of the deadliest peaks in the Alps. Over 500 alpinists have died on it. The mountain overlooks the town of Zermatt.

The Matterhorn has a pyramidal shape and its faces are steep. Regular avalanches keep most of the snow off the faces and create glaciers at the base of each face.

Rail and cable car facilities have been built to make some of the summits in the area more accessible. The Gornergrat railway was inaugurated in 1898.





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