Cortascio
Cortascio is a locality in Brissago, Locarno District, Ticino and has an elevation of 1,652 metres. Cortascio is situated nearby to the locality Croce, as well as near the hamlet Mattarella.Places of Interest
Highlights include Gridone and Capanna al Legn.
Gridone
Peak
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The Gridone, Ghiridone or Monte Limidario is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Lake Maggiore near Brissago. At 2,188 metres above sea level, its summit straddles the border between Italy and Switzerland.
Sanctuary of Santa Maria Addolorata del Sacro Monte di Brissago, with Stations of the Cross
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Sanctuary of Santa Maria Addolorata del Sacro Monte di Brissago, with Stations of the Cross is situated 3 km east of Cortascio.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include San Bartolomeo and Cinzago.
San Bartolomeo
Village
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San Bartolomeo is a village, which is situated 3 km southeast of Cortascio.
Cinzago
Hamlet
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Cinzago is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km south of Cortascio.
Rasa
Hamlet
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Rasa is a hamlet, which is situated 4½ km north of Cortascio.
Cortascio
- Type: Locality
- Location: Brissago, Locarno District, Ticino, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.11667° or 46° 7′ northLongitude
8.66667° or 8° 40′ eastElevation
1,652 metres (5,420 feet)Open location code
8FRC4M88+MMGeoNames ID
2661109
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