Pizzo di Claro | |
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Visagno | |
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 Coordinates: 46°17′46.1″N9°03′20.4″E / 46.296139°N 9.055667°E |
Geography | |
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.
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.
The Lepontine Alps are a mountain range in the north-western part of the Alps. They are located in Switzerland and Italy.
Claro is a former municipality in the district of Riviera in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.
Marked trails lead to the summit from both sides, the shortest route starting from above Arvigo.
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