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 | |
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Pizzo Biela | |
Pizzo Biela, view from Bosco Gurin. | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,863 m (9,393 ft) |
Prominence | 452 m (1,483 ft) [1] |
Parent peak | Basòdino |
Coordinates | 46°20′44″N 8°27′52″E |
Geography | |
Wandfluhhorn Location in the Alps | |
Location | Piedmont, Italy Ticino, Switzerland |
Parent range | Lepontine Alps |
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Passo Cazzòla (2,411 m).
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