Pizzo Bianco, Mountain summit in Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
Pizzo Bianco is a 3,215 meter (10,564 foot) peak located between the Belvedere Glacier and Quarazza valley in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola. The mountain has two distinct summits with steep rock faces that dominate the surrounding alpine landscape.
The first documented ascent took place in 1789 when scientist Horace-Bénédict de Saussure climbed it to measure the height of the nearby Monte Rosa massif. This early climb was part of the broader scientific exploration of the Alps during that period.
This peak serves as a natural landmark for the Macugnaga community living in the valleys below. People have shaped their settlements and traditions around its presence for many generations.
Climbers can reach the summit via multiple routes, and the Pecetto chairlift eliminates approximately 1,200 meters (3,937 feet) of elevation gain by taking you directly to the Belvedere Glacier starting point. Plan your visit during warmer months when conditions are most stable for mountaineering.
The south face features 650 meters of compact Gneiss rock, offering a technical climbing challenge especially when approached from the Borca side. Few visitors take this route because other starting points are more commonly used by climbers.
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