Ganone

Ganone is a peak in Bedretto, Leventina District, Ticino and has an elevation of 2,310 metres. Ganone is situated nearby to the hamlet All’Acqua, as well as near Ronco.

Places of Interest

Highlights include San Giacomo Pass and Marchhorn.

San Giacomo Pass

Mountain saddle

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The San Giacomo Pass is an Alpine pass connecting Switzerland and Italy. It connects Bedretto on its northern side to Formazza on its southern side. The pass is located between the Helgenhorn and the Marchhorn.

Marchhorn

Peak

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The Marchhorn is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located on the Swiss-Italian border. On its northwest side it overlooks the San Giacomo Pass.

Lago dei Cavagnöö

Lake

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Lago dei Cavagnöö is a lake in the municipality of Bignasco, Ticino, Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.46 km2. The arch dam Cavagnoli has a height of 111 m. It was completed in 1968. Lago dei Cavagnöö is situated 2½ km east of Ganone.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bedretto and Riale.

Bedretto

Village

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Bedretto is a municipality and a village in the Val Bedretto, the upper most part of the river Ticino. It belongs to the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Bedretto is situated 6 km northeast of Ganone.