Cima Mondini

Cima Mondini is a mountain summit in the Maritime Alps that reaches 2,915 meters in elevation within the Massif du Mercantour-Argentera range. The terrain features steep rocky faces and alpine meadows characteristic of this Alpine region.

The summit was first climbed on June 25, 1890 by Ludwig Purtscheller and Walter Bodenmann, who initially mistook it for the nearby Cima dell'Oriol. This early ascent occurred during the era of intensive Alpine exploration in the late 1800s.

The mountain received its name from Felice Mondini, who made the first documented climb of the neighboring Cima dell'Oriol six years after Purtscheller.

The Rifugio Morelli-Buzzi shelter sits about 900 meters south-southwest of the summit and serves as a base for climbers tackling the various routes. Visitors should bring high-altitude appropriate clothing and climbing gear since weather conditions can change rapidly in this mountain region.

The mountain is composed entirely of gneiss, a metamorphic rock that characterizes the geology of this section of the Maritime Alps. This uniform rock composition shapes the appearance and texture of the cliff faces throughout the area.

Elevation above the sea: 2,915 m

GPS coordinates: 44.19909,7.31645

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:29