Pelvo d'Elva

Pelvo d'Elva is a pyramidal peak rising to about 3,064 meters in the Cottian Alps between the Varaita and Maira valleys. The mountain displays distinctive quartzite rock formations along its slopes that give it a striking appearance.

The first documented ascent occurred in 1836 when Captain Cossato led topographers to establish surveying points across the Cottian Alps. A direct climbing route with metal chains was developed in 1890 along the eastern face.

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 begins at Colle Bicocca at around 2,285 meters, reached via a dirt road from nearby areas. The location connects to an alpine circuit passing through Colle di Sampeyre with routes suited to different climbing abilities.

The climbing route follows a historical path equipped with metal chains that connects to the region's alpine mountaineering heritage. These chains reflect how mountain access developed in the western Alps during the 1800s.

Location: Piedmont

Elevation above the sea: 3,064 m

GPS coordinates: 44.55722,7.02347

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20