Monte Ferra

Monte Ferra rises to 3,094 meters in the Cottian Alps, featuring steep rock faces on its northern slope and uniform scree slopes on its southern side.

The mountain's geological composition dates back to the Permian period, containing conglomeratic quartzites interbedded with mica schists and sericitic schists from the Sampeyre formation.

Local mountaineering traditions include winter ascents through the northeastern buttress, where climbers navigate a distinctive Y-shaped couloir rated for technical difficulty.

The standard climbing route begins at the Reisassa stream valley near Sant'Anna di Bellino, following trail U65 to Reisassa Lake at the mountain's base.

The mountain's northeastern face contains the Grassi-Tessera gully, a six-rope length icefall that provides technical climbing opportunities during winter months.

Location: Piedmont

Elevation above the sea: 3,094 m

GPS coordinates: 44.60207,6.98472

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:50