Pizzo di Claro (also known as Visagno) 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 (Graubünden). A small lake lies west of the summit at 2,198 metres, Lago Canee.

Pizzo di Claro
Visagno
The north-west face
Highest point
Elevation2,727 m (8,947 ft)
Prominence361 m (1,184 ft)[1]
Parent peakTorent Alto
Coordinates46°17′46.1″N 9°03′20.4″E / 46.296139°N 9.055667°E / 46.296139; 9.055667
Geography
Pizzo di Claro is located in Switzerland
Pizzo di Claro
Pizzo di Claro
Location in Switzerland
LocationTicino/Graubünden, Switzerland
Parent rangeLepontine Alps
View from the summit towards the north

Marked trails lead to the summit from both sides, the shortest route starting from above Arvigo.

References

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  1. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Bocchetta di Pianca Geneura (2,366 m).
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