Levanna Occidentale

Levanna Occidentale is a mountain peak rising to 3,593 meters at the border between France and Italy, situated between two major Alpine protected areas. The summit features glaciers and rocky terrain, with climbing routes that pass through established mountain huts.

The mountain gained recognition as a climbing destination in the early 20th century during the expansion of Alpine tourism. Traditional routes developed through the era and remain the main access paths used by climbers today.

People on both sides of the border see this peak as a place where mountaineers test themselves against one of the Alps' tougher challenges. The mountain draws those who respect the difficulty and demands of high-altitude climbing.

This climb requires advanced technical skills, ice axes, and crampons due to glacier and steep rock sections on the route. Plan for roughly 10 hours of climbing from the starting point, so begin early and bring weather-appropriate gear.

From the summit, three major Alpine ranges are visible: the Mont Blanc massif, the Vanoise mountains, and the Gran Paradiso peaks. This rare vista makes the location valuable for those wanting to see the scale of the eastern Alps from a single vantage point.

Location: Ceresole Reale

Location: Bonneval-sur-Arc

Elevation above the sea: 3,593 m

Part of: Levanna, France–Italy border, drainage divide between the Adriatic and Mediterranean seas

Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=73047A

GPS coordinates: 45.41410,7.16209

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:24