Airolo - Capanna Gorda
Ticino, Switzerland — 9.8 km
Blenio — Pizzo Matro
Blenio - Pizzo Matro
🇨🇭 Ticino · Switzerland — Altitude 2104 m
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This camera looks out from the mountains above the Blenio valley in canton Ticino, Switzerland, at an altitude of about 2,100 metres. It is useful for anyone who wants to see the alpine conditions above this part of southern Switzerland before planning a walk, a drive over the passes or simply to check how the weather is developing.
About the place
Blenio is a valley in the Swiss canton of Ticino, running north from Lake Maggiore towards the Lucomagno pass. Its slopes rise steeply to high summits, and small villages sit along the valley floor and the old mule tracks. The landscape changes quickly with altitude, from chestnut woods and vineyards at the lower end to bare rock, grass and snowfields higher up. The area is quieter than the main Ticino towns and is popular with walkers and those interested in traditional alpine life.
What the view shows
Based on the title and category, this is a mountain camera, so the picture is most likely dominated by peaks, ridges and sky rather than buildings or people. Depending on the view, you may see changing cloud, snow cover in cooler months and the play of light on the rock faces. Early morning and late afternoon usually bring the most contrast to the slopes, and clear days after a front has passed are the best moments to judge visibility.
Practical information
The Ticino valleys have mild, sunny conditions in spring and autumn, while summer can bring afternoon storms in the mountains. Higher routes are often snow-covered from late autumn to late spring, so check conditions before setting out. Other VizCams cameras nearby include Airolo Capanna Gorda, San Bernardino Pan de Zucher and Bellinzona Castelgrande, which together give a useful picture of the wider region.
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About this camera
What is the weather like at Pizzo Matro now?
The current weather and a three-day forecast for this camera location are shown in the live block on this page. Conditions at this altitude can differ noticeably from the valley below.
What time is it at this camera?
The local time for the camera's location is displayed on the page and updates automatically, so you can see whether it is day or night there.
Where exactly is this webcam?
The camera is in the Blenio valley in canton Ticino, southern Switzerland, at about 2,100 metres above sea level. The map on the page shows its position.
When is the best time to watch this camera?
Clear mornings and late afternoons are usually the most rewarding, as the light is strong on the slopes and visibility tends to be best after weather fronts pass.
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