Piz Terri, Mountain summit in Lepontine Alps, Switzerland
Piz Terri is a summit in the Lepontine Alps standing at 3,149 meters and positioned between Val Sumvitg, Val Blenio, and Lumnezia. The peak displays steep rock faces and holds the Glatscher dil Terri on its slopes.
The first documented ascent occurred between 1801 and 1802 when Father Placidus a Spescha from Disentis monastery reached the summit. This early exploration connected the monastery to the alpine mountaineering tradition.
The name comes from the Walser dialect and refers to the dry pasture lands that characterize the Lumnezia Valley. You encounter this term throughout the region.
The climb typically starts from the Motterascio mountain hut at 2,171 meters and follows a marked route with chain sections in steeper areas. The trail demands sure-footedness and a head for heights, especially across exposed passages.
The peak sits at a watershed dividing flow toward the Mediterranean and North Sea, creating two very different water paths downward. Lake Luzzone lies on its western side while Lago Greina rests nearby.
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