Piz Turettas, Mountain summit in Grisons, Switzerland
Piz Turettas is a mountain summit in the Swiss Ortler Alps, rising to 2,963 meters in elevation. It sits between Val Mora and Val Müstair valleys, reached by marked trails starting from the village of Fuldera.
The summit has long served as a geographical marker between the various Alpine valleys in the Grisons region. Its position established it as a natural reference point for boundaries between neighboring areas.
The name Piz Turettas comes from the Romansh language still spoken in the Grisons region today. In this area, mountain names commonly start with 'Piz', reflecting a tradition woven into local identity.
The ascent requires proper mountaineering equipment and a weather check before setting out on the hike. Visitors should consider the season and possible snow coverage to ensure safe conditions during the outing.
The mountain ranks as one of the four tallest peaks in the Biosfera Val Müstair protected area, making it a significant landmark in this southern mountain range. Its standing in this conservation zone draws attention from those interested in Alpine ecology and geography.
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