Becca di Monciair, Alpine summit in Gran Paradiso Massif, Italy
Becca di Monciair is a mountain summit in the Gran Paradiso Massif, characterized by a sharp rocky pyramid shape that rises between the peaks of Tresenta and Ciarforon. The steep rock faces demand climbing skills and proper alpine equipment for those attempting the ascent.
The peak was first reached via a direct route in 1980, marking one of the later recorded ascents in the Gran Paradiso range. This timing suggests the mountain remained challenging and less frequently approached until modern mountaineering techniques became available.
The mountain earned the nickname 'small Matterhorn of Gran Paradiso' due to its resemblance to the famous Swiss peak in the Valsavarenche region.
Most climbers start from the Pont parking area and move toward Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele before tackling the final section with ice axes and crampons. Visitors should prepare for technical climbing conditions and expect snow and ice depending on the season.
The north face of the mountain presents a technical 350-meter climbing route with a slope gradient reaching 45 degrees near the summit section.
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