Pizzo Barone, Mountain summit in Lepontine Alps, Switzerland.
Located south of Pizzo Campo Tencia, Pizzo Barone rises to an elevation of 2,864 meters with a prominence of 119 meters in the Ticino canton.
The mountain peak has guided generations of alpinists through the Valle Verzasca region, serving as a natural navigation point for local communities.
Mountaineers from the Swiss Alpine Club regularly organize guided ascents to Pizzo Barone, maintaining traditional climbing routes through the seasons.
Hikers access the summit via a marked trail from Sonogno, with the Capanna Barone mountain hut offering shelter 1,211 meters southeast of the peak.
The small Lago Barone sits at 2,391 meters south of the peak, providing a natural water source surrounded by alpine vegetation.
GPS coordinates: 46.40573,8.74211
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:51
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