Martschenspitz
| Martschenspitz | |
|---|---|
| Pizzo Stella | |
Martschenspitz from Bosco/Gurin | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,688 m (8,819 ft) |
| Prominence | 269 m (883 ft) |
| Parent peak | Wandfluhhorn |
| Coordinates | 46°19′41.6″N 08°27′36″E / 46.328222°N 8.46000°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ticino, Switzerland Piedmont, Italy |
| Parent range | Lepontine Alps |
The Martschenspitz (also known as Pizzo Stella) is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy. On its southern side it overlooks the pass Guriner Furggu. The closest locality is Bosco/Gurin in Ticino. Its summit is 2688m high, and is popular with mountain climbers.