Pizzo dell'Uomo

The Pizzo dell'Uomo rises to 2,663 meters in elevation within the Lepontine Alps, featuring steep slopes and rocky terrain at its upper sections.

The mountain stands as a significant landmark along the ancient trade routes that connected northern and southern Switzerland through the Saint-Gotthard Massif.

Local mountaineering communities maintain multiple traditional climbing routes to the summit, marking generations of Swiss alpine exploration and achievement.

Access to Pizzo dell'Uomo requires proper climbing equipment and technical skills, with summer months offering the most favorable climbing conditions.

The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world's longest railway tunnel, runs directly beneath this mountain peak at a considerable depth.

Location: Ticino

Elevation above the sea: 2,663 m

GPS coordinates: 46.54451,8.77715

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:48