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Corno Stella, Mountain summit in Maritime Alps, Italy

Corno Stella rises to 3050 meters above sea level, featuring a massive gneiss structure that separates the Argentera Valley from the Lourousa Valley.

The first ascent of Corno Stella occurred on August 22, 1903, when Victor de Cessole, accompanied by guides J. Plent and A. Ghigo, conquered the peak.

The mountain represents a significant milestone in Italian alpinism, with 235 established climbing routes documented in specialized climbing guides.

The Rifugio Lorenzo Bozano, situated at 2453 meters, provides accommodation and serves as a starting point for mountaineers from June to September.

The south-west wall presents a vertical rise of 300 meters, while the north face extends to 500 meters, beginning at the Canalone di Lorousa.

Location: Province of Cuneo

Elevation above the sea: 3,050 m

Part of: Maritime Alps

GPS coordinates: 44.18519,7.30215

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:04

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