Piz Medel, Mountain summit in Lepontine Alps, Switzerland
The Piz Medel reaches an elevation of 3,210 meters and stands between the Swiss cantons of Ticino and Graubünden in the Lepontine Alps range.
The first documented ascent of Piz Medel occurred on August 16, 1865, when mountaineer G. Studer successfully reached the summit through the northern route.
The mountain marks the boundary between Italian-speaking and Romansh-speaking regions, reflecting the multilingual character of Swiss alpine communities.
The Medelserhütte, operated by the Swiss Alpine Club, provides accommodation and serves as the primary starting point for climbers ascending the mountain.
The northern face features the Glatscher da Medel glacier, which divides into three distinct branches as it descends the mountainside.
GPS coordinates: 46.61827,8.91122
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:00
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