Wandfluhhorn

The Wandfluhhorn (also known as Pizzo Biela) is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It overlooks Bosco/Gurin on its (Swiss) eastern side and Formazza on its (Italian) western side. Reaching a height of 2,863 metres above sea level, the Wandfluhhorn is the highest summit of the Bosco/Gurin valley.

Wandfluhhorn
Pizzo Biela
Pizzo Biela, view from Bosco Gurin.
Highest point
Elevation2,863 m (9,393 ft)
Prominence452 m (1,483 ft)[1]
Parent peakBasòdino
Coordinates46°20′44″N 8°27′52″E
Geography
Wandfluhhorn is located in Alps
Wandfluhhorn
Wandfluhhorn
Location in the Alps
LocationPiedmont, Italy
Ticino, Switzerland
Parent rangeLepontine Alps

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Passo Cazzòla (2,411 m).


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