Cima delle Saline

Cima delle Saline reaches 2,612 meters in elevation and features vertical cliffs on its north face while displaying gentler slopes on its southern side.

The mountain's name originates from its proximity to Passo delle Saline, a passage merchants used for transporting salt from Mediterranean shores to Po Plain.

The Natural Park of Marguareis, established in 1978, incorporates Cima delle Saline to protect the geological formations and natural environment of the region.

Multiple mountain shelters, including Rifugio Mongioie and Rifugio Garelli, provide accommodation options for hikers exploring the Ligurian Alps throughout the year.

The mountain's structure consists of Jurassic limestone formations, creating a distinctive rounded profile that stands out against the surrounding Alpine landscape.

Location: Province of Cuneo

Elevation above the sea: 2,612 m

Part of: Catena Marguareis-Mongioie

GPS coordinates: 44.17603,7.73390

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:59