Pizzo Stella Mountain
Alpine mountain peak in Lombardy popular with climbers
A high Alpine peak in Lombardy, Pizzo Stella attracts hikers and climbers to rocky ridges and mountain routes that open onto northern-Italian valleys and cirques.
Pizzo Stella at a Glance#
Address: Pizzo Stella, Lombardy, Italy (near Lake Como and Valchiavenna)
How to Get to Pizzo Stella#
Access is generally via mountain roads from nearby towns such as Colico or Chiavenna; local trailheads begin in valley hamlets and approach routes vary in difficulty.
Tips for Visiting Pizzo Stella#
- Approach Pizzo Stella from the Val Varrone side for classic routes; summer hiking boots and alpine equipment are recommended for exposed sections.
- Start early in summer to avoid afternoon thunderstorms common in the Alps.
Best Time to Visit Pizzo Stella#
Summer is the practical season for climbing Pizzo Stella, with route conditions most favourable from June to September.
Weather & Climate near Pizzo Stella#
Pizzo Stella's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -13°C to 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1111 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -12° - -6° | -16° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 5.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -7° | -17° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 4.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -12° - -6° | -16° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 93% | 4.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -10° - -4° | -13° | 94 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 88 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -2° - 4° | -3° | 102 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -4° - 2° | -6° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -9° - -3° | -12° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 4.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -11° - -5° | -15° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 5.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |