Cime de Nasta, Alpine summit in Maritime Alps, Italy
Cime de Nasta is a mountain peak in the Maritime Alps that rises to 3,108 meters above sea level. The summit sits within the Argentera massif and features rocky terrain with steep exposed slopes on multiple sides.
The summit was first climbed by British mountaineer Douglas Freshfield in 1878 during an expedition aimed at reaching the southern peak of Argentera. This ascent marked an early exploration phase of the Maritime Alps in the late 19th century.
The mountain stands as a natural border between the municipalities of Valdieri and Entracque, marking territorial boundaries in the Piedmont region.
Several routes of varying difficulty lead to the summit, with most climbs happening during the summer season. It is wise to prepare for a high mountain hike with proper climbing boots and mountain gear.
The rock that forms this summit is gneiss, created when granite was transformed deep underground through intense pressure and heat. This metamorphic change gives the mountain its distinctive crystalline structure.
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