Croce Rossa, Mountain summit at France-Italy border
Croce Rossa rises to 3,566 meters in elevation, featuring serpentinite rock formations across the regions of Savoie and Piedmont.
The first recorded ascent of Croce Rossa occurred in 1857 by mountaineer A. Tonini, establishing an early route to the summit.
The mountain summit displays a Madonna statue, marking the convergence point between French and Italian alpine territories.
Two mountain refuges, Refuge d'Avérole at 2,210 meters and Rifugio Luigi Cibrario at 2,616 meters, provide shelter for mountaineers.
The mountain sits at the head of Viù Valley in the Lanzo Valleys, with a prominence of 495 meters and isolation of 4.78 kilometers.
Location: Savoie
Location: Piedmont
Elevation above the sea: 3,566 m
Made from material: serpentinite
Part of: France–Italy border
GPS coordinates: 45.26024,7.13551
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
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