Monte Arpone

Monte Arpone is a 1,603 meter (5,259 foot) summit in the Graian Alps that divides the watersheds of Dora Riparia from Stura di Lanzo. The peak can be approached from multiple ridges and routes that connect to nearby sanctuaries and mountain passes.

The mountain has been named Monte Arpone for centuries and was formally registered as a geodetic measurement point for cartographic purposes. The surrounding area developed with the establishment of religious sanctuaries that drew pilgrims to its slopes.

The territories of Rubiana, Viù and Val della Torre share administrative boundaries on Monte Arpone within the Turin province.

Hikers can start from the Madonna della Bassa sanctuary or from Colle del Lis pass and reach the summit by following one of several ridge routes. The mountain is accessible from different valleys, and hiking routes vary in difficulty depending on the chosen approach.

The rocks forming this peak are lherzolites, a rare mantle rock that has undergone partial transformation into serpentine. This geological feature distinguishes it from typical alpine summits in the region.