Castello (Torre)

Details

Elevation (feet): 8031
Elevation (meters): 2448
Continent: Europe
Country: Italy
Range/Region: Western Alps
Range/Region: Cottian Alps
Latitude: 44.507908
Longitude: 6.92215
Difficulty: Technical Climb
Best months for climbing: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Year first climbed: 1913
First successful climber(s): C.de Rahm-Rivier by rope-throw from near Rocca Castello-First traditional climbing by Virgilio Gedda 1930
Nearest major airport: Torino
Convenient Center: Acceglio, Chiappera

Thanks to alberto rampini for adding this peak.

Description

Elegant obelisk of red quartzite near Chiappera in upper Val Maira- The peak forms Castello - Provenzale Group with other three fine towers (Rocca Castello, Croce Provenzale and Punta Figari). Torre Castello has different vertical and interesting faces with several technical routes with high quality rock.

Thanks to alberto rampini for this description.

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