Pizzo Centrale, Mountain summit in Ticino, Switzerland
Pizzo Centrale rises to 2,999 meters above sea level, standing as the highest peak overlooking the eastern side of Gotthard Pass in the Swiss Alps.
The mountain's location near ancient trade routes through the Gotthard Pass made it a geographical reference point for merchants traveling between northern and southern Europe.
Local mountaineering traditions in Uri and Ticino cantons maintain regular expeditions to Pizzo Centrale's summit, passing knowledge of routes through generations.
Access to the summit requires technical climbing equipment and experience, with the primary trail beginning at Lago della Sella on the mountain's southern face.
The mountain contains the Ober Schatzfirn glacier on its northern side, creating a distinct environmental boundary between the warmer and colder sections.
Location: Ticino
Location: Uri
Elevation above the sea: 2,999.3 m
Part of: Gotthardská skupina
GPS coordinates: 46.57814,8.61493
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:01
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