Monte Palavas, Alpine summit on the Italy–France border

Tête de Pelvas, also called Monte Palavas, is a 2,929 m summit on the border between Italy and France, in the Monginevro Alps of the Cozie range. It lies between the Col de la Croix and the Col de l'Urine, and its north slope is made of large broken stone blocks.

Monte Palavas, or Tête du Pelvas, lies on the border ridge between Italy and France, between the Col de la Croix and the Col de l'Urina. The summit is reached from the Rifugio Willy Jervis via the Col de l'Urina, then up the steep north face of broken stone blocks. The mountain belongs to the Monginevro group of the Cottian Alps.

The mountain lies on the border between Italy and France, between the Col de la Croix and the Col de l'Urina, and its French name is Tête du Pelvas. The summit is climbed from the Rifugio Willy Jervis via the Col de l'Urina, then up the steep north face of large broken stone blocks.

The climb is best approached from Abriès, where different routes are accessible depending on the season and conditions. Sturdy footwear and preparation for changing weather are essential, as the altitude brings rapid weather shifts.

The summit can be reached without marked paths, requiring skill navigating through rocky terrain and tight passages. Climbers attempting this route should be comfortable with route-finding and moving across unstable stone surfaces.