Pizzo Coca

Coordinates: 46°4′7″N 10°0′42″E / 46.06861°N 10.01167°E / 46.06861; 10.01167
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Pizzo Coca
Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates46°4′7″N 10°0′42″E / 46.06861°N 10.01167°E / 46.06861; 10.01167
Naming
Native nameol Coca (Lombard)
Geography
Location
Bergamo Alps

Pizzo Coca (

saddle of 1,172 metres.[3] A post-glacial valley exists near a point called Ometto in sassi (literally "little man in rock") at 2,400 meters.[4][5]

Geology and orogeny

Main articles: Geology of the Alps and Alpine orogeny

The Alps form a part of a

crystalline peaks, exist parallel to the Valtellina Valley.[7] Narrow and vertical chimney clefts stretch towards Pizzo Coca's summit, which has rock debris, before it levels off.[4][5] The mountain rises to 2,924 meters by "Dente di Coca" (literally Tooth of Coca") before settling out by Pico Coca's summit.[8][9][10][11]

Climate

Main articles: Climate of the Alps and High Alps

The Alps are split into five climate zones, each with a different kind of environment. The climate, plant life and animal life vary on different sections or zones of the mountain such as Pizzo Coca. The initial altitude at

rest stop.[2][4][5]

Pizzo Coca's Subalpine regional climate ranges to 1,800 metres with the lower levels available for cultivation. The Alpine regional climate exists between 1,800 and 2,500 meters. The Glacial regional climate extends from 2,500 to Pico Coca's top at 3,050 metres with snow falling at the higher elevations.

Approach

Main articles: Mountaineering and Glossary of climbing terms

Pizzo Coca can be reached from the south starting from Valbondione. From here the path leads to Rifugio Coca,[2] a "hut"[12] managed by Club Alpino Italiano based in Bergamo, then continues towards Lago di Coca.[13][14] From here, before reaching the lake, climbers must crawl up the scree to the east. After this, the trail climbs quickly, then follows a semicircle along the natural amphitheatre at the foot of the Bocchetta dei Camosci.[13][14] From here begins the steepest part of the path allowing climbers, after 300 to 400 meters uphill, the base of Pizzo Coca is reached.

From the peak, there is an unrestricted view to the east and the surrounding area. The

Lake Barbellino, Monte Torena, Pizzo Strinato, Monte Costone, Monte Trobio, Monte Gleno and Pizzo Recastello, Pizzo Redorta, the glacier of Marovin, and the Pizzo del Diavolo di Tenda in the west, Presolana and Pizzo Arera to the south as well as several other peaks, and beginning from the valley of the Serio River
, the starting point of Valbondione.

The initial trail leads to a series of rifugios, which is Italian for refuges, like the first Rifugio Coca

snowshoes and skis is recommended.[10][11]

Nearest services

Pizzo Coca's nearest airport is

Orio al Serio Airport in Bergamo, Italy.[1] The nearest "convenient center" is Valbondione.[1]

See also

Photo gallery

Sources

  • Europe Ultra-Prominences www.peaklist.org Retrieved: 2010-05-11.
  • "Pizzo Coca". Peakware.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
  • Pizzo di Coca A Google translation Retrieved: 2010-05-11

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Pizzo di Coca". Peakware.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Pizzo di Coca-Punta Scaiss-Pizzo Redorta". summitpost.org. 2006. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
  3. ^ a b c Petter Bjørstad; Jonathan de Ferranti; Eberhard Jurgalski; Vasja Kavcic; Aaron Maizlish (2004). "Europe Ultra-Prominences". peaklist.org. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
  4. ^ a b c "Pizzo Coca: Cresta Est" (in Italian). camptocamp.org. October 19, 2008. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
  5. ^ a b c "Pizzo Coca: Cresta Est Google translation". camptocamp.org. October 19, 2008. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
  6. ^ a b c "The Orobie Park". turismo.provincia.bergamo.it. Archived from the original on 2010-06-30. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
  7. ^ "Parco delle Orobie Bergamasche". Consorzio Parco delle Orobie Bergamasche. turismo.provincia.bergamo.it. 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
  8. ^ Giada Beccarelli (April 20, 2010). "Rifugio Coca" (in Italian). valseriana.bg.it. Archived from the original on September 2, 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
  9. ^ Giada Beccarelli (April 20, 2010). "Rifugio Coca Google translation". valseriana.bg.it. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
  10. ^ a b c %5bundefined%5d Error: {{Lang-xx}}: no text (%5b%5b:Category:Lang and lang-xx template errors|help%5d%5d)%5b%5bCategory:Lang and lang-xx template errors%5d%5d "Pizzo Coca per il canalone NO (m 3050)". lemontagnedivertenti.com. June 22, 2008. Retrieved 2010-05-12. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  11. ^ a b c "Pizzo Coca per il canalone NO (m 3050) Google translation". lemontagnedivertenti.com. June 22, 2008. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
  12. ^ a b c "Pizzo Coca". ii.uib.no. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
  13. ^ a b c "Pizzo Coca" (in Italian). webalice.it. Archived from the original on 2012-11-08. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
  14. ^ a b c "Pizzo Coca Google translation". webalice.it. Retrieved 2010-05-11.

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