Rocca Provenzale, Mountain summit in Val Maira, Piedmont, Italy
Rocca Provenzale rises to 2451 meters (8042 feet) as a prominent peak in the Southern Cozie Alps, part of the Castello-Provenzale group. The mountain displays distinctive reddish and grey quartzite rock formations that give it a striking geological character.
The mountain received its name from a local legend involving a parish priest who made a vow to climb the summit after surviving a battle in 1848. This tale links the peak to a memorable event in the region's past.
The summit forms part of a natural complex of four towers that together create a striking ridge across the landscape. This formation shapes how people experience and relate to the valley's character.
The ascent begins from the village of Chiappera at 1614 meters (5295 feet), where climbing equipment including ropes, crampons, and ice axes can be obtained. Visitors should expect to need technical skills and experience with alpine terrain.
The southern ridge is the only readily accessible climbing route among the four towers and offers technical challenges on high-quality quartzite rock. Experienced climbers value this route for its stable rock quality and direct path to the summit.
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