Monte Cotolivier

Monte Cotolivier is an alpine summit in the Cottian Alps reaching 2,105 meters, with slopes covered by forests and mountain pastures. The peak rises between two river valleys and offers wide views across the surrounding landscape from above.

The chapel at the summit dates from the late 1800s and was built after a miraculous event in 1650 when two travelers survived a severe storm. This miracle later inspired local people to construct a sanctuary at this location.

The Madonna del Cotolivier chapel at the summit is where local people gather for religious occasions and mountain prayers. The shrine draws visitors who pause during their climb to experience the quiet spirituality of this high place.

Multiple hiking paths reach the summit from Oulx, Désèrtes, and Beaulard, offering routes of varying difficulty. During good weather a road allows vehicle access, giving visitors the choice between a full climb or a shorter approach to the mountain.

The mountain contains several distinctive waypoints such as Pierremenaud and Vazon that lie along the hiking trail. These marked places help walkers track their progress and divide the climb into different sections.