Croce Rossa
| Croce Rossa | |
|---|---|
| Croix Rousse | |
 Croce Rossa | |
| Elevation | 3,566 m (11,699 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 495 m (1,624 ft)[1] |
| Location | |
  Croce Rossa Location in the Alps | |
| Location | Piedmont, Italy and Savoie, France |
| Range | Graian Alps |
| 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] |
| 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Punta Croce Rossa, Italy". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
- ↑ "Croce Rossa - Summitpost.org". summitpost.org. Retrieved 29 January 2015.