Pizzo Centrale

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Pizzo Centrale

Pizzo Centrale (right summit) from the Badus
Elevation 2,999 m (9,839 ft)
Prominence 451 m (1,480 ft)[1]
Parent peak Piz Gannaretsch
Location
Pizzo Centrale
Location in Switzerland
Location Ticino/Uri, Switzerland
Range Lepontine Alps
Coordinates 46°34′41.2″N 8°36′53.9″E / 46.578111°N 8.614972°E / 46.578111; 8.614972Coordinates: 46°34′41.2″N 8°36′53.9″E / 46.578111°N 8.614972°E / 46.578111; 8.614972

Pizzo Centrale is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Ticino. At 2,999 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit overlooking Gotthard Pass from the east. Lago della Sella is located on its southern side. Over its northern side lies a glacier, named Ober Schatzfirn.

The summit can be reached by experienced hikers via a trail starting at Lago della Sella.

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located west of the Unteralppass at 2,548 metres.

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