Cima Gardiola, Mountain summit at France-Italy border, Savoie and Piedmont regions.
Cima Gardiola is a mountain summit located at the France-Italy border between Savoie and Piedmont regions. The peak stands at approximately 3,140 meters with exposed rock formations visible along its northeastern ridge.
The boundary markers at this peak were established following the 1860 Treaty of Turin, which redefined the Franco-Italian border in the Alps. This agreement formally marked the location as an international frontier point.
The mountain paths reflect centuries of cross-border movement between French Savoie and Italian Piedmont, marked by shepherd routes and trade passages.
The summit can be reached via the Col de Pelouse route, which connects the French town of Avrieux to the Italian municipality of Bardonecchia. This path provides a main access route for climbers approaching from either side of the border.
A geodetic measurement point installed by the French National Geographic Institute marks the exact summit position at this international boundary. This technical installation demonstrates the importance of precise positioning for border demarcation.
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