Pizzo di Claro

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Pizzo di Claro
Visagno

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The north-west face
Highest point
Elevation 2,727 m (8,947 ft)
Prominence 361 m (1,184 ft) [1]
Isolation 5.1 kilometres (3.2 mi)
Parent peak Torent Alto
Coordinates 46°17′46.1″N9°03′20.4″E / 46.296139°N 9.055667°E / 46.296139; 9.055667 Coordinates: 46°17′46.1″N9°03′20.4″E / 46.296139°N 9.055667°E / 46.296139; 9.055667
Geography
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Pizzo di Claro
Location in Switzerland
Location Ticino/Graubünden, Switzerland
Parent range Lepontine Alps

Pizzo di Claro (also known as Visagno) is a 2,727 metres high mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Ticino and Graubünden. It overlooks Claro on its western side, although Cresciano is closer. On its eastern side it overlooks the valley of Calanca near Arvigo (Graubünden). A small lake lies west of the summit at 2,198 metres, Lago Canee.

Mountain A large landform that rises fairly steeply above the surrounding land over a limited area

A mountain is a large landform that rises above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in the form of a peak. A mountain is generally steeper than a hill. Mountains are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism. These forces can locally raise the surface of the earth. Mountains erode slowly through the action of rivers, weather conditions, and glaciers. A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in huge mountain ranges.

Lepontine Alps range of mountains in North-Western part of the Alps

The Lepontine Alps are a mountain range in the north-western part of the Alps. They are located in Switzerland and Italy.

Claro, Switzerland Former municipality of Switzerland in Ticino

Claro is a former municipality in the district of Riviera in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

View from the summit towards the north Pizzo di Claro.jpg
View from the summit towards the north

Marked trails lead to the summit from both sides, the shortest route starting from above Arvigo.

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References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Bocchetta di Pianca Geneura (2,366 m).