Place to visit
Pizzo Centrale, Switzerland: what it is and when to go
Pizzo Centrale is a natural site in Switzerland, at 2,999 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Natural site · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Switzerland
- Elevation
- 2,999 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- LUG Agno, 68 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 46.57816, 8.61494
What it is and where
Pizzo Centrale is a natural site in Switzerland, at 2,999 m above sea level. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 46.57816, 8.61494; the nearest main airport is Lugano Airport (LUG, Agno), 68 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Switzerland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Pizzo Centrale is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,999 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:46
- FebBetter not10:04
- MarBetter not11:36
- AprBetter not13:21
- MayBetter not14:49
- JunPossible15:37
- JulBest time15:17
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctPossible10:38
- NovBetter not9:08
- DecBetter not8:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | July to September | June and October |
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Pizzo Centrale has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Switzerland
To enter Switzerland there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Switzerland checklist. Currency: Swiss franc (CHF); plugs: Type J · 230 V · 50 Hz (the European type C fits; the three-pin Schuko doesn't); emergencies: 112 · 117 police · 144 ambulance · 1414 air rescue (Rega).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pizzo PrevatMountain in Switzerland1.2 km
- ChastelhornMountain in Switzerland2.3 km
- GemsstockMountain in Switzerland2.7 km
- Monte ProsaMountain in Switzerland3.1 km
- Walserweg Gottardo - Etappe 10Hiking3.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Switzerland guide.
More in Switzerland: Nature
- Matterhorn: mountain in the Pennine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy
- Eiger: mountain in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland
- Jungfrau: one of the main summits of the Bernese Alps in Switzerland (4,158m / 13,642 ft)
- Aletsch Glacier: glacier in Switzerland
- Dufourspitze: highest mountain of Switzerland
- Rhine Falls: waterfall on the Rhein River in Switzerland
Every Switzerland place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pizzo Centrale?
It is a natural site in Switzerland. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Pizzo Centrale?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,999 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23.
How do you get to Pizzo Centrale?
The nearest main airport is Lugano Airport (LUG), 68 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Switzerland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Switzerland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pizzo Prevat, Chastelhorn, Gemsstock. The rest is in the Switzerland guide.
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