Il Madone, Mountain summit in Ticino, Switzerland
Il Madone is a summit of the Lepontine Alps in the Swiss canton of Ticino, rising to about 2,768 metres with a topographic prominence of 330 metres. Its southern side drops toward Lago del Narèt, and it ranks 276th among Swiss mountains by height.
The mountain is part of the Lepontine Alps, formed through geological processes millions of years ago. This ancient range continues to define the landscape of Ticino today.
The name "Il Madone" is a Ticino toponym; in local usage a madone is a wayside shrine or venerated image, and the peak's name echoes that religious naming habit. The mountain rises above Lago del Narèt, a reservoir lake on its southern side in the upper Val Sambuco.
Climbers need proper equipment and good physical condition due to steep rocky terrain and exposed sections. Several marked trails lead to the summit from different starting points in the region.
Il Madone rises 2,768 metres in the Lepontine Alps of Ticino, with a topographic prominence of 330 metres. Its southern side drops toward Lago del Narèt, the lake below the peak.
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