Piz Umbrail
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Piz Umbrail (3,033 m) is a mountain of the Ortler Alps, south of the Umbrail Pass (2,503 m), located on the border between Lombardy (Italy) and Graubünden (Switzerland).
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Piz Umbrail | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,033 m (9,951 ft) |
Prominence | 294 m (965 ft)[1] |
Parent peak | Piz Murtaröl |
Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
Coordinates | 46°33′3.3″N 10°24′56.7″E |
Geography | |
Location | Graubünden, Switzerland Lombardy, Italy |
Parent range | Ortler Alps |
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The mountain surface is partly of rubble and partly covered by grass, and therefore of little interest to mountaineers, but its proximity to the Umbrail Pass and accessible surface make it a popular destination for other visitors. In winter it is a relatively easy destination for ski-mountaineers.