Monte Cresto, Mountain peak in Piedmont, Italy
Monte Cresto reaches an elevation of 2,548 meters within the Pennine Alps, standing as the third highest summit in the Province of Biella.
The mountain territory divides administratively between the communes of Issime and an exclave of the Piedmontese commune of Sagliano Micca since regional boundaries establishment.
Local mountaineers maintain detailed records of ascents to Monte Cresto, contributing to the documentation of Alpine climbing achievements in the Piedmont region.
Rifugio della Vecchia, positioned at 1,872 meters altitude, functions as the primary mountain shelter for climbers heading toward the summit.
The mountain presents two distinct climbing approaches: a southern route via Colle del Lupo and a northern path through Colle della Vecchia.
Location: Piedmont
Elevation above the sea: 2,548 m
GPS coordinates: 45.68053,7.91051
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:56
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