Punta Udine, Mountain summit in Monviso massif, Italy

Punta Udine is a peak in the Monviso massif, rising about 3,000 meters with sheer rock walls on its eastern face and loose rocky terrain on the western slope. The sharp eastern cliffs contrast with the more gradual western approach, shaping how climbers navigate this summit.

Giuseppe Morassutti made the first ascent on September 1, 1899, naming the peak after his hometown. This early climb established it as a recognized destination in the range.

The summit marks the boundary between France and Italy, drawing climbers from both nations to share this high crossing point. Visitors experience a place where two countries meet at the ridge.

Access begins from Giacoletti Refuge, following a gully that leads to the ridge route. Climbers should prepare for exposed sections and loose rock, as conditions change with the season.

The peak had no name when it was first climbed; Giuseppe Morassutti, from Friuli, named it after his home city of Udine. The normal route he opened with guide Giuseppe Perotti on 1 September 1899 climbs the Coulour del Porco, where fixed ropes and chains protect the ledges and a narrow chimney is fitted with metal steps.