Pizzo Stella

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Pizzo Stella
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Pizzo Stella from the slopes of Piz Grisch, with Lago di Lei in the foreground
Highest point
Elevation 3,163 m (10,377 ft)
Prominence 585 m (1,919 ft) [1]
Parent peak Piz Platta
Listing Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates 46°22′53″N9°25′17″E / 46.38139°N 9.42139°E / 46.38139; 9.42139 Coordinates: 46°22′53″N9°25′17″E / 46.38139°N 9.42139°E / 46.38139; 9.42139
Geography
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Pizzo Stella
Location in the Alps
Location Lombardy, Italy

Pizzo Stella or Pizzo Sterla is a mountain of Lombardy, Italy, located north of Chiavenna. On its northern side it overlooks the Valle di Lei and the lake Lago di Lei.

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