Pizzo di Claro

#221 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain, Top attraction

Gallery (2)

Map

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

Pizzo di Claro is a 2,727 metres high mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Ticino and Graubünden. It overlooks Claro on its western side, although Cresciano is closer. On its eastern side it overlooks the valley of Calanca near Arvigo. A small lake lies west of the summit at 2,198 metres, Lago Canee. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 8947 ftProminence: 1184 ftCoordinates: 46°17'42"N, 9°3'17"E

Location

TicinoSwitzerland

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Day trips

Pizzo di Claro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Maria in Calanca Castle, Pala Castle, Capanna Brogoldone, Claro Abbey.

4.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Santa Maria in Calanca Castle
125 min walk • Santa Maria in Calanca Castle is a tower in the municipality of Santa Maria in Calanca of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It, along with the neighboring Church of the Assumption of St. Mary, are both Swiss heritage sites of national significance.
4.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Pala Castle, San Vittore
115 min walk • Pala Castle is a tower in the municipality of San Vittore of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
2.3 miS
Hiking, Alpine hut
Capanna Brogoldone, Lumino
58 min walk • Capanna Brogoldone is a refuge in the Adula Alps at 1904 m above sea level. It is located in the territory of the municipality of Lumino in the Swiss canton of Ticino. According to the SOIUSA classification, the area belongs to the Lepontine Alps.
2.8 miS
Church
Claro Abbey, Bellinzona
71 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bellinzona, the capital of Switzerland's Ticino canton, stands the serene and historic Claro Abbey. This sacred structure, steeped in religious significance, offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling city life.
5.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Torre Fiorenzana
141 min walk • Torre Fiorenzana is a castle in the municipality of Grono of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
5.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo Magn
130 min walk • Pizzo Magn or Monte Crenone is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, overlooking Biasca in the canton of Ticino. It is located west of the Mottone di Cava.
5.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Moesa District, San Vittore
133 min walk • Moesa District, often referred to as Moesano, is a former administrative district in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It had an area of 473.74 km² corresponding to the Val Mesolcina, the valley of the eponymous Moesa River.
3.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cima di Biasca
98 min walk • The Cima di Biasca is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, located southeast of Biasca in the canton of Ticino.
3.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Torent Alto
88 min walk • The Torent Alto is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Ticino and Graubünden. It is the highest mountain lying on the chain between Pass Giümella, east of Biasca and Bellinzona.
4.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Val Calanca
107 min walk • The Val Calanca is a valley of the Swiss Alps, located in the Lepontine Alps. The valley is drained by the Calancasca, a tributary of the Moesa, at Roveredo.
2.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo di Campedell
53 min walk • Pizzo di Campedell is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Ticino and Graubünden. It lies on the range south of Torent Alto between the valley of the Ticino and the Val Calanca.