Pizzo del Sole

The Pizzo del Sole reaches an elevation of 2,773 meters within the Lepontine Alps, featuring steep slopes and multiple trails to its peak point.

The mountain has maintained its position as the highest point of Val Piora throughout geological history, with a prominence of 555 meters above surrounding terrain.

Local mountaineering communities gather annually at Pizzo del Sole to participate in traditional Swiss Alpine climbing expeditions across multiple established routes.

The ascent to Pizzo del Sole requires proper mountaineering equipment, good physical condition, and careful planning around weather conditions between June and September.

Three mountain lakes of Chiéra rest on the southern flank of Pizzo del Sole, creating a natural water system at high altitude in the Swiss Alps.

Location: Ticino

Elevation above the sea: 2,773 m

GPS coordinates: 46.52506,8.76789

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:48