Pizzo Coca, Mountain summit in Lombardy, Italy
Pizzo Coca is the highest peak in the Bergamo Alps, rising to 3,052 meters between the Val Seriana and Valtellina valleys. The mountain features steep rocky sections that make the climb demanding and technically involved.
The peak formed during the Alpine orogeny millions of years ago, when tectonic forces shaped the structure of the Alps as we see them today. Its rock layers still reveal evidence of this massive geological transformation.
Mountaineers from the region have built a strong tradition around this peak, returning year after year to test themselves on its slopes. The routes carry traces of generations who climbed here and shared their knowledge with others.
The climb starts from Valbondione and follows marked trails to Rifugio Coca before entering steep rocky passages. You will need climbing gear and experience with alpine mountaineering for the final sections.
At around 2,400 meters altitude, a post-glacial valley formation called Ometto in sassi displays distinctive geological patterns shaped by ancient ice. This feature shows how glaciers carved and molded the landscape over thousands of years.
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