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The Matterhorn (German), Cervino (Italian) or Cervin (French), is a mountain in the Pennine Alps. With its 4,478 metres (14,692 ft) high summit, lying on the border between Switzerland and Italy, it is one of the highest peaks in the Alps and its 1,200 metres (3,937 ft) north face is one of the Great north faces of the Alps.The individual pieces of the chocolate bar Toblerone are claimed by its maker Kraft to be formed in the likeness of the Matterhorn.
Zermatt (French: Praborgne) is a municipality in the district of Visp in the German-speaking section of the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
It is located at the northern base of the Matterhorn in the Pennine Alps, about 10 km from the border with Italy.
Zermatt has a permanent population of around 5,500 people, although the actual population varies considerably through the seasons as tourists come and go. The village is situated at the end of Mattertal, a north-facing valley, at an altitude of 1,620m (5,315ft). The valley is a dead end; although the border with Italy is close, it cannot be crossed by road, as it traverses a glacier at an altitude of over 3,000m. Zermatt is the starting point of the Patrouille des Glaciers and the Haute Route.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matterhorn
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MystMoonstruck [2017-08-26 21:26:40 +0000 UTC]
I have added this to my newest folder: RICHARD HALLIBURTON'S WORLD.
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rhunel [2016-10-03 23:06:55 +0000 UTC]
Your incredible photo has been featured:Β
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Martigot [2011-09-03 14:55:37 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful picture! And it reminds me when I was a little girl and with my family I used to spend 2 weeks in Zermatt.
The Matterhorn is such a beautiful mountain, I love it
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marcoantoniomartin [2011-08-24 20:40:29 +0000 UTC]
Such a great and unique moment to capture.
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NEON8988 [2011-05-07 08:23:01 +0000 UTC]
Breathtaking and enchanting,the clouds look so serene.
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enkopte [2011-02-13 03:28:59 +0000 UTC]
Hi there, You're in a slightly different feature: =Combining Music & Photography=
I hope you like it
/Simon
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Petzle [2010-10-08 11:53:38 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful capture!
I especially like the birds, which are giving this picture a dramatic effect.
Awesome
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carnival [2010-06-06 09:41:37 +0000 UTC]
wow~! I did -not- believe that was a photo @ first~! perfectly taken shot, it looks brilliant~!
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enkopte [2009-12-29 21:13:48 +0000 UTC]
I'm not religous, but oh dear Jesus this is beautiful..
/Simon
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NoCompletion [2009-12-25 23:16:42 +0000 UTC]
You have been featured in my latest journal !
Happy holidays ~
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darkcrystal1209 [2009-07-02 18:00:21 +0000 UTC]
man, is that mountain really on fire?? how did that even happen?
fantastic capture!
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Ekahuei [2009-05-26 13:20:16 +0000 UTC]
i am in love with this pic i guess fabulous shot
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cheap-martini [2009-05-19 19:48:50 +0000 UTC]
you're some lucky one to get this captured, this is breathtaking.
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