Monte Salza, Alpine summit in Chambeyron Massif, France

Monte Salza is an Alpine summit in the Chambeyron Massif situated between France and Italy. The peak rises above 3,300 meters and features steep rocky slopes crisscrossed by hiking trails.

Monte Salza lies on the main watershed ridge that runs from Cima Mongioia north-east to the Passo di Salza, where it bends south-east to the summit before forking toward the Passo del Lupo and the vallone di Rui. The mountain's south-western flank is a regular detrital slope, while the north-eastern side drops almost vertically into the vallon du Loup. Geologically it belongs to the calcescisti a pietre verdi complex, with ophiolite-bearing schists, a limestone band descending south-west from the summit ridge, and Permian conglomeratic quartzites (Verrucano alpino) on the eastern side.

The summit cross and the normal route via Sant'Anna di Bellino, the U26 and U67 trails over Passo Mongioia, are the marks of the mountain's use. Climbers also come from Chianale through Col Longet and the vallon du Loup, and in winter the peak is reached on snowshoes or skis.

Access to the summit follows marked trails beginning at the Bivacco Boerio shelter nearby. Plan your climb during favorable weather and bring appropriate gear for technical terrain.

The summit is also a cycle-alpinism itinerary, and the couloir dropping from the east buttress toward the Vallone di Rui is skied as a steep route graded 4.2 - E3. The normal hiking route from Sant'Anna di Bellino is graded EE.