Piz Schumbraida, Alpine summit in Grisons, Switzerland and Italy
Piz Schumbraida is a limestone summit at 3,125 meters (10,253 feet) on the border between Grisons and Italy within the Ortler Alps. The mountain sits between several alpine valleys and displays the characteristic rocky formations of this high mountain range.
The mountain has marked the border between Switzerland and Italy since modern national boundaries were established in the Alps. This territorial division shaped how the alpine region was separated between the two nations.
The name Piz Schumbraida comes from the Romansh language spoken in Grisons. This naming tradition reflects how the mountain communities of the region identify and relate to their surrounding peaks.
The peak can typically be climbed between late spring and early autumn when conditions are most favorable. Routes are accessible from both the Swiss and Italian sides of the border.
The summit has a prominence of 315 meters and connects to its neighboring peak Piz Murtaröl through the Bocchetta Cancano pass. This connection reveals an interesting topographic relationship between the two mountains.
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