Piz Zupò

Piz Zupò (3,996 m) is a mountain in the Bernina Range of the Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies between the valleys of Morteratsch (Graubünden) and Malenco (Lombardy). Piz Zupò is the second highest peak in the range after Piz Bernina.

Piz Zupò
Piz Zupò seen from Piz Argient
Highest point
Elevation3,996 m (13,110 ft)
Prominence405 m (1,329 ft)[1]
Parent peakPiz Bernina
Isolation2.3 km (1.4 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
ListingAlpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates46°22′06″N 9°55′52″E
Naming
English translationHidden peak
Geography
Piz Zupò is located in Alps
Piz Zupò
Piz Zupò
Location in the Alps
LocationLombardy, Italy
Graubünden, Switzerland
Parent rangeBernina Range
Climbing
First ascent9 July 1863 by L. Enderlin and Serardi, with Badrutt
Easiest routeSW ridge (F)

The first ascent of the mountain was made by L. Enderlin and Serardi, with Badrutt (a chamois hunter) on 9 July 1863.

See also


References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Fuorcla Crast'Agüzza (3,591 m).
  • Collomb, Robin, Bernina Alps, Goring: West Col Productions, 1988


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