Cima Viola, Alpine summit in Livigno Range, Lombardy, Italy.

Cima Viola is an Alpine summit in the Livigno Range located in Lombardy, rising above 3,374 meters and surrounded by deep valleys and glacial formations. The peak features steep slopes and jagged rock faces that distinguish it from neighboring summits in the range.

The mountain was first explored and climbed by regional mountaineers in the late 1800s as modern climbing equipment became available. Its ascent formed part of the broader documentation and mapping efforts of the Livigno Range during that period.

The mountain was long called Cima Occidentale di Lago Spalmo, a name still found on older Italian maps and in the records of the Livigno Alps. It marks the watershed between the Valgrosina and the Val Viola Bormina, a side valley of Valdidentro in the province of Sondrio.

Visitors should arrive fully equipped with mountaineering gear and alpine climbing experience, as the route is technically demanding. Weather can change rapidly, so monitoring conditions and starting early are advisable for a successful ascent.

Cima Viola was once called Cima Occidentale di Lago Spalmo, a name that points to Lago Spalmo on its western side. It forms the watershed between the Valgrosina and the Val Viola Bormina, a side valley of Valdidentro. Climbers can use the Bivacco Angelo e Seconda Caldarini as a support point.