Pizzo Campo Tencia
Mountain Prominent Lepontine Alps summit in Ticino
Alpine summit in Ticino’s Lepontine Alps popular with hikers and ski tourers. Routes ascend long ridges and cirques, rewarding walkers with wide views over Swiss valleys and neighboring peaks.
How to Get to Pizzo Campo Tencia #
Approaches are typically from Valle Leventina or Val Lavizzara; regional roads reach trailheads and alpine huts. Swiss national and regional bus services serve valley towns, from which marked trails begin.
Tips for Visiting Pizzo Campo Tencia #
- The ascent is a full-day hike and requires alpine experience-arrange overnight stays at mountain huts when possible.
- Check trail conditions and weather forecasts; sudden storms are a risk in the Alps.
- Bring navigation tools-the ridge walks can be trackless in places and signposting is limited at higher elevations.
Best Time to Visit Pizzo Campo Tencia #
Summer months are the safest for non-technical hikers; outside these times specialized gear and experience are necessary.
Weather & Climate near Pizzo Campo Tencia #
Pizzo Campo Tencia's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1049 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
