Pelvo d'Elva, Mountain summit in Piedmont, Italy
The pyramidal peak of Pelvo d'Elva rises to 3,064 meters between the Varaita and Maira valleys, featuring distinctive quartzite rock formations along its slopes.
The first documented ascent of Pelvo d'Elva occurred in 1836 when Captain Cossato led a group of topographers to establish surveying points across the Cottian Alps.
The mountain stands near the Strada dei Cannoni, a 26-kilometer mountain path constructed in 1740 to connect military positions across the Piedmont valleys.
Access to Pelvo d'Elva starts at Colle Bicocca at 2,285 meters, reached via a 6-kilometer dirt road connecting to Colle di Sampeyre in the alpine circuit.
Metal chains guide climbers along the eastern face of the mountain, following the Direct Route established in 1890 by William August Brevoort Coolidge and Christian Almer.
Location: Piedmont
Elevation above the sea: 3,064 m
GPS coordinates: 44.55722,7.02347
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:01
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