Piz Languard

Piz Languard

Piz Languard from St. Moritz
Highest point
Elevation 3,262 m (10,702 ft)
Prominence 947 m (3,107 ft)[1]
Parent peak Cima Viola
Coordinates 46°29′18.5″N 9°57′23.3″E / 46.488472°N 9.956472°E / 46.488472; 9.956472Coordinates: 46°29′18.5″N 9°57′23.3″E / 46.488472°N 9.956472°E / 46.488472; 9.956472
Geography
Piz Languard

Location in Switzerland

Location Graubünden, Switzerland
Parent range Livigno Alps

Piz Languard is a mountain of the Livigno Alps, overlooking Pontresina in the canton of Graubünden. With a height of 3,262 metres above sea level, it is one of the highest summits of the Livigno Alps and the highest summit of the range that lies west of the Livigno Pass (2,315 m). The summit can be accessed via a trail from the heights of Pontresina and is a popular goal for hikers. A mountain hut named Chamanna Georgy is located at 3,175 metres.

View from the summit

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