Pizzo Bianco

Pizzo Bianco rises to an elevation of 3,215 meters between the Belvedere Glacier and Quarazza valley, featuring north and south summits with substantial rock faces.

In 1789, scientist Horace-Benedict de Saussure conducted the first documented ascent of Pizzo Bianco to measure the height of the adjacent Monte Rosa massif.

The mountain stands as a reference point for the Macugnaga community, which comprises three distinct settlements: Borca, Staffa, and Pecetto at its base.

Climbers can access the summit through multiple routes, with the Pecetto chairlift reducing the ascent by 1,200 meters to the Belvedere glacier starting point.

The south face consists of 650 meters of compact Gneiss rock formations, presenting technical climbing challenges across remote terrain from the Borca access point.

Location: Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

Elevation above the sea: 3,215 m

GPS coordinates: 45.93718,7.93974

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:55