Testa Grigia
Rocky prominence above the Theodul Pass, between Italy and Switzerland
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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.
Elevation3,479 m (11,414 ft)
Prominence34 m (112 ft)[1]
| Testa Grigia / Tête grise | |
|---|---|
| Groabhopt (Walser German) Graukopf (German) | |
View of Testa Grigia (centre right) from the Theodul Pass | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,479 m (11,414 ft) |
| Prominence | 34 m (112 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Breithorn |
| Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
| Coordinates | 45°56′07″N 07°42′27″E |
| Geography | |
  Testa Grigia / Tête grise Location in the Alps | |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland Aosta Valley, Italy |
| Parent range | Pennine 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 cross-border connection with the Klein Matterhorn (3,883 m) over the Theodul Glacier was completed in July 2023.[2]
