Piz Cancian, Mountain summit in Lombardy, Italy
Located in the Bernina Range of the Alps, Piz Cancian stands at 3,103 meters above sea level on the border between Italy and Switzerland.
The mountain has long served as a natural boundary marker between Italy and Switzerland, with its eastern side overlooking Lake Poschiavo and Val di Poschiavo.
The Italian portion of Piz Cancian belongs to Sondrio province in Lombardy, while the Swiss section falls within the municipality of Poschiavo in Graubünden.
Hiking trails on Piz Cancian lead to the summit from both the Italian and Swiss sides, offering access points for mountaineers throughout the climbing season.
The mountain ranks as the fifteenth highest peak among 96 summits in the Bernina area, with the Vedretta di Pizzo Scalino glacier visible on its western face.
GPS coordinates: 46.28328,9.99963
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:50
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