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Piz Uccello (2717.7m)

A standout double peak awaits after a very steep ascent.

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
11 km
Ascent
1.1 km
Descent
1.1 km
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
47˚
Piz Uccello (2717.7m) Map

Starting in San Bernardino at 1608m climb up past Cascina de Vignu to Piz Uccello at 2717.7m. It’s a fantastic double peak with steep, jagged rock faces. Approach and descent from a southeasterly direction.

Description

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

in undefined

Features

  • Alpine
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons