Monte Tovo

Monte Tovo is a mountain summit in the Pennine Alps that rises to 1,386 meters (4,547 feet) and separates the Valsesia valley from the Strona di Postua valley. This peak stands in the heart of the alpine landscape in northern Italy and serves as a natural boundary between these two distinct geographical areas.

The Italian Military Geographic Institute established a permanent geodetic survey marker at the summit to conduct precise measurements of the surrounding landscape. This official marker records the mountain's role in the larger surveying and mapping efforts of the region.

The Rifugio Luciano Gilodi mountain hut near Monte Tovo's peak serves as a gathering point for mountaineers and provides shelter during alpine expeditions.

Two main hiking routes lead to the summit: one from Costa di Foresto near Borgosesia and another from Roncole in Postua. The Rifugio Luciano Gilodi mountain hut sits near the peak and provides shelter and rest for those making the climb.

The summit displays both a prominent cross and an official survey marker standing side by side at the top. Together they create a distinctive landmark that visitors can see from far across the valleys below.

Location: Piedmont

Elevation above the sea: 1,386 m

GPS coordinates: 45.75420,8.21798

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41