Croce Rossa
| Croce Rossa | |
|---|---|
| Croix Rousse | |
 Croce Rossa | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,566 m (11,699 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 495 m (1,624 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 45°16′N 7°8′E / 45.267°N 7.133°ECoordinates: 45°16′N 7°8′E / 45.267°N 7.133°E [1] |
| Geography | |
  Croce Rossa Location in the Alps | |
| Location | Piedmont, Italy and Savoie, France |
| Parent range | Graian Alps |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1857 |
The Croce Rossa (Croix Rousse in French) is a mountain of the Graian Alps, on the border between Piedmont, Italy and Savoie, France. It lies at the head of the Viù Valley in the Lanzo Valleys. The mountain has a height of 3,566m and was first climbed in 1857 by A Tonini. There is a statue of the Madonna on its summit.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Punta Croce Rossa, Italy". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
- ↑ "Croce Rossa - Summitpost.org". summitpost.org. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
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