Piz Cengalo

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Piz Cengalo

Piz Cengalo (left centre) and Piz Badile (centre) from above Soglio
Elevation 3,367 metres (11,047 ft)
Location Flag of Italy Italy / Flag of Switzerland Switzerland
Range Bregaglia
Coordinates 46°17′47″N 9°36′31″E / 46.29639, 9.60861Coordinates: 46°17′47″N 9°36′31″E / 46.29639, 9.60861
Type Granite
First ascent 25 July 1866 D. W. Freshfield and C. Comyns Tucker with guide F. Dévouassoud
Easiest route West Ridge (PD)

Piz Cengalo (3,367 m) is a mountain in the Bregaglia range in Switzerland and Italy.

The first ascent of the mountain was by D. W. Freshfield and C. Comyns Tucker with guide F. Dévouassoud on 25 July 1866.

The name 'Cengalo' derives from Tschingel, meaning girdle.

[edit] References

  • Collomb, Robin G., Bregaglia West, Goring: West Col Productions, 1984

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