Pizzo Centrale is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Ticino. At 2,999 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit overlooking Gotthard Pass from the east. Lago della Sella is located on its southern side. Over its northern side lies a glacier, named Ober Schatzfirn.

Pizzo Centrale
Pizzo Centrale
Highest point
Elevation2,999 m (9,839 ft)
Prominence451 m (1,480 ft)[1]
Parent peakPiz Gannaretsch
ListingAlpine mountains 2500-2999 m
Coordinates46°34′41.2″N 8°36′53.9″E / 46.578111°N 8.614972°E / 46.578111; 8.614972
Geography
Pizzo Centrale is located in Switzerland
Pizzo Centrale
Pizzo Centrale
Location in Switzerland
LocationTicino/Uri, Switzerland
Parent rangeLepontine Alps

The summit can be reached by experienced hikers via a trail starting at Lago della Sella.

References

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  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located west of the Unteralppass at 2,548 metres.
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