Monte Moro, Alpine summit at Valais-Piedmont border, Switzerland and Italy
Monte Moro is a 2,984-metre summit of the Pennine Alps on the Swiss-Italian border, west of the Monte Moro Pass. The pass below it, at 2,868 metres, links the Saastal in Valais with Macugnaga in the Anzasca Valley, Piedmont. A golden statue of the Madonna della Neve stands on the summit.
The Monte Moro Pass, at 2,868 m just below the summit, links the Saastal in Valais with Macugnaga in the Anzasca Valley of Piedmont. It was long used as a crossing between the two valleys, and a cable car now runs from the Italian side to just under the pass.
The mountain draws climbers from Switzerland and Italy who see it as a natural meeting point. Both countries' mountaineering communities have long used the pass and routes here, making it a shared destination.
The summit can be reached from two main routes starting at the mountain pass, with the eastern route taking about 30 minutes under normal conditions. Visitors should expect rocky and uneven ground throughout the climb and wear proper mountain boots.
A gilded statue of the Madonna della Neve stands on the summit, a detail many walkers pass without noticing. The pass below, at 2,868 m, is reached by a cable car from the Italian side that stops just short of it.
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