Record SL-464879 · Wikidata Q15296
Monte Leone
No list classifications
Elevation
3,552
m
11,654 ft
Prominence
1,144 m
Isolation
11.7 km
Coordinates
46.2495° N,
8.1102° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMonte Leone is the highest mountain of the Lepontine Alps and is located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. The mountain stands on the extreme west of the Lepontine Alps, a few kilometres east of Simplon Pass.
First ascent
Date
1859
an unnamed Swiss officer [http://www.schweizerseiten.ch/info/info_monteleone.htm First ascent data at schweizerseiten.ch] and as indicated in the Swiss Alpine Club guide
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stichelgrat | 3,322 m | S 170° | 1.0 km |
| Gli Amonciei | 2,674 m | NE 36° | 1.3 km |
| Pizzo d'Avino | 2,880 m | S 158° | 1.6 km |
| Rossetto | 2,213 m | N 4° | 2.0 km |
| Pizzo Fnè | 2,933 m | SE 152° | 2.3 km |
| Breithorn | 3,438 m | SW 239° | 2.4 km |