Pizzo Centrale

Pizzo Centrale
Pizzo Centrale
Highest point
Elevation	2,999 m (9,839 ft)
Prominence	451 m (1,480 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Piz Gannaretsch
Listing	Alpine mountains 2500-2999 m
Coordinates	46°34′41.2″N 8°36′53.9″E / 46.578111°N 8.614972°E / 46.578111; 8.614972
Geography
Pizzo Centrale Location in Switzerland
Location	Ticino/Uri, Switzerland
Parent range	Lepontine Alps

Pizzo Centrale is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Ticino. At 2,999 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit overlooking Gotthard Pass from the east. Lago della Sella is located on its southern side. Over its northern side lies a glacier, named Ober Schatzfirn.

The summit can be reached by experienced hikers via a trail starting at Lago della Sella.