Pizzo di Vogorno (Ticino, Switzerland)

Pizzo di Vogorno is a beautiful Pyramid shaped mountain located in the Italian part of Switzerland: Ticino. It is often called the 'Home mountain' of Locarno. Vogorno towers high above this famous city since the altitude difference between summit and city is over 2200 meters.From Locarno the views towards Vogorno are impressive, the pyramid shaped summit can't be missed. Vogorno is the southernmost peak of the Leventina West- Ridge and is located between the Leventina valley (east) and the Verzasca valley (west). Vogorno is one of the most popular climbing destinations in the Verzasca region. The peak is named after the 'Vogorno' village located west of the 'Pizzo' in the Verzasca valley. Verzasca's big barrier lake also carries the same name: Lago di Vogorno.