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˚
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.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons