Cima Rossa

Cima Rossa is a 3,161 metres high mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Ticino and Graubünden. On the west side it overlooks the valley of Malvaglia (Ticino) and on the east side it overlooks the valley of Calanca (Graubünden).

Cima Rossa
Cima Rossa (centre-right) from Lago di Malvaglia
Highest point
Elevation3,161 m (10,371 ft)
Prominence236 m (774 ft)[1]
Parent peakVogelberg
Coordinates46°26′37.5″N 9°5′13.4″E
Geography
Cima Rossa
Location in Switzerland
LocationGraubünden/Ticino, Switzerland
Parent rangeLepontine Alps

Cima Rossa is connected to the higher massif of the Vogelberg by a four km ridge, not descending lower than 2,925 metres. A secondary summit (3,121 metres) named Piz Piotta lies north of the summit of Cima Rossa. A small glacier lies between them on the west flanks, named Ghiacciaio di Piotta.

References

  1. Swisstopo maps
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