Pizzo di Claro
Mountain in Switzerland
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Pizzo di Claro, also known as Visagno, is a 2,727 metres (8,947 ft) high mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Ticino and Grisons (Graubünden). It overlooks Claro on its western side, although Cresciano is closer. On its eastern side it overlooks the valley of Calanca near Arvigo (Grisons). A small lake, Lago Canee, lies west of the summit at 2,198 metres (7,211 ft).
Elevation2,727 m (8,947 ft)
Prominence361 m (1,184 ft)[1]
| Pizzo di Claro | |
|---|---|
| Visagno | |
 The north-west face | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,727 m (8,947 ft) |
| Prominence | 361 m (1,184 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Torent Alto |
| Coordinates | 46°17′46.1″N 9°03′20.4″E |
| Geography | |
  Pizzo di Claro Location in Switzerland  Pizzo di Claro Location in the canton of Grisons  Pizzo di Claro Location in the canton of Ticino | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Cantons | Grisons and Ticino |
| Parent range | Lepontine Alps |
Marked trails lead to the summit from both sides, the shortest route starting from above Arvigo.
