Elevation 2,999 m Parent peak Piz Gannaretsch Mountain range Lepontine Alps, Alps | Prominence 451 m Parent range Lepontine Alps | |
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Listing Alpine mountains 2500-2999 m Location Ticino/Uri, Switzerland Similar Pizzo Lucendro, Gemsstock, Giübin, Pizzo Rotondo, Piz Blas | ||
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.
Map of Pizzo Centrale, 6780 Andermatt, Switzerland
The summit can be reached by experienced hikers via a trail starting at Lago della Sella.
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