Pizzo Groppera, Alpine summit in Lombardy, Italy
Pizzo Groppera is a mountain summit in the Western Rhaetian Alps that rises to 2,948 meters. The peak presents a wide pyramid shape with grass-covered slopes meeting exposed rocky terrain.
The mountain gained technical importance in 1979 when a Swiss radio station installed broadcast equipment on its slopes. This installation allowed transmissions to reach across Swiss territories from this strategic location.
The mountain stands as a natural boundary between Italian and Swiss Alpine territories, connecting different linguistic and regional communities through its hiking trails.
A cable car ascends to an upper station at 2,880 meters, opening access to hiking trails and ski areas. The mountain offers options for different seasons and activity levels.
The mountain features a prominence of 288 meters and ranks as number 51 among 195 peaks in the Oberhalbstein Alps by elevation.
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