The Martschenspitz (also known as Pizzo Stella) is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy. On its southern side it overlooks the pass Guriner Furggu. The closest locality is Bosco/Gurin in Ticino. Its summit is 2688m high, and is popular with mountain climbers.[2]
Martschenspitz | |
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Pizzo Stella | |
![]() Martschenspitz from Bosco/Gurin | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,688 m (8,819 ft) |
Prominence | 269 m (883 ft)[1] |
Parent peak | Wandfluhhorn |
Coordinates | 46°19′41.6″N 08°27′36″E |
Geography | |
![]() ![]() Martschenspitz Location in the Alps | |
Location | Ticino, Switzerland Piedmont, Italy |
Parent range | Lepontine Alps |
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