Pianscuro

Pianscuro is a locality in Capriasca, Lugano District, Ticino and has an elevation of 1,181 metres. Pianscuro is situated nearby to the locality Crono di Sopra, as well as near Ai Sört.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Monte Bar and Camoghè.

Monte Bar

Peak

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Monte Bar is a mountain of the Lugano Prealps, located north of Lugano in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It lies on the range west of the Gazzirola, between the Val d'Isone and the Val Colla.

The Camoghè is a mountain of the Lugano Prealps, located east of Camorino in the canton of Ticino. It is the highest mountain that can be seen from Lugano city center. Camoghè is situated 3½ km northeast of Pianscuro.

Gazzirola

Peak

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The Gazzirola is a mountain of the Lugano Prealps on the Swiss-Italian border. Its summit is the highest point of the municipality of Lugano. It is one of the few summits from which it's possible to see Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano and Lake Como at the same time. Gazzirola is situated 4 km east of Pianscuro.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Isone and Valcolla.

Isone

Village

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Isone is a municipality in the district of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Isone is mainly known for being the location of the grenadier school of the Swiss Army. Isone is situated 3 km west of Pianscuro.

Valcolla

Village

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Valcolla is a quarter of the city of Lugano and former municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 14 April 2013 the former municipalities of Bogno, Cadro, Carona, Certara, Cimadera, Sonvico and Valcolla merged into the municipality of Lugano. Valcolla is situated 3½ km southeast of Pianscuro.