Scherbadung, Mountain peak in Lepontine Alps, Switzerland and Italy

Scherbadung is a mountain peak in the Lepontine Alps standing at 3,211 meters, marking the natural border between Switzerland's Valais and Italy's Piedmont. Multiple hiking trails cross the region, connecting the Devero Valley and surrounding areas from both sides of the Alps.

The mountain has been studied by geologists since the 1970s, when researchers began investigating its mineral deposits and rock formations. This scientific interest resulted in the naming of a mineral after the peak, recognizing its contribution to Alpine geology.

The mineral cervandonite is named after the mountain's Italian name, Pizzo Cervandone. It has been found only at the Devero Alp in the Devero Valley, on the Italian side, which makes the peak a reference point in Alpine mineralogy.

The summit is accessible via hiking trails from the Devero Valley, with starting points available from both the Swiss and Italian sides. Visitors should prepare for alpine conditions and plan their climb during stable weather periods.

The mineral cervandonite was named after the mountain's Italian name, Pizzo Cervandone, and has been found only at the Devero Alp in the Devero Valley. Collectors know the peak for this single-locality species rather than for its height.