Monte Maniglia, Alpine summit on the France–Italy border, Piedmont and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Monte Maniglia is an alpine summit straddling the border between France and Italy in the southern Alps. The mountain is crossed by hiking trails that wind through meadows and rocky sections.

The summit marks a junction of the main Alpine watershed and the secondary ridge dividing the Varaita and Maira valleys. Its name comes from the Occitan word maneia, meaning handle or loop, referring to the mountain's arched shape. It should not be confused with the Denti di Maniglia just north, which has the same elevation.

The mountain paths connect different valleys where you can still see how people live in small alpine communities today. This region serves as a meeting point between the French and Italian sides of the border.

The trails are generally walkable from June to September when snow has melted and mountain facilities operate normally. Visitors should expect steep terrain and bring weather-appropriate gear.

The name comes from the Occitan word maneia, meaning handle or loop, after the arched shape of the mountain. A separate peak, the Denti di Maniglia, lies just north on the main watershed ridge and reaches the same elevation, so the two are easily confused.