Cima della Lombarda, Mountain summit at France-Italy border, Maritime Alps.
Cima della Lombarda is a mountain summit on the France-Italy border in the Maritime Alps. The peak rises to 2800 meters with steep slopes and marked trails leading to its prominent summit marked by a cross and stone shelter.
The summit has long served as a natural border marker between France and Italy following the establishment of modern frontier lines. For centuries it functioned as a key reference point in defining the territorial boundary between the two nations.
A stone chapel at the summit holds a Madonna statue and cross, reflecting how mountain communities on both sides of the border have long woven faith into their daily lives. This religious monument represents a shared spiritual tradition among alpine villagers.
The summit is accessible from the French side near Isola 2000 resort or from the Italian side via the Terre Rosse valley, both offering established hiking routes. Hikers should come prepared with proper alpine gear and expect steep terrain throughout the climb.
The mountain sits at the divide between two major river watersheds, where water flows separate towards the Tinea River on one side and the Stura di Demonte on the other. This hidden hydrological boundary shapes how rainfall drains across the entire alpine region.
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