Hi, This is a really great page with good historical details that add a human dimension to a lot of rock. Very enjoyable pictures and it does contribute to French scenery. Did Hannibal come by here with his elephants?
Monviso is entirely on Italian territory - even if very close to the Italy-France border - and hardly visible from any French locality.
On the other hand, it's an important part of the panorama from the italian Padana Plain and exp. Turin. And it remains quite distinct as far as 100 km away.
A very nice page with good information and a collection of really inspiring pictures. It would make me want to go there - hadn't I actually been there already nearly 30 years ago, when it was my greatest (also my highest, but I mean greatest) mountain for a long, long time, with an excellent vista on an excellent day.
But I really want to come back one day.
Just climbed Viso by the Normal Route from the Quintino Sella hut. Condiotions good, tho' there was a little hail at the summit for a few minutes. The route has been re-way-marked, and moved so that it mostly avoids the gullies where stone fall is most dangerous. Several sections of chain have been fixed, so that a rope is not really necesary for experienced alpinists. A fall, however, could still be fatal, because the exposure is extreme; there is still a stone-fall risk, especially if others are above, so via-ferrata technique is not out of place.
My highest peak and my longest day for many years (6 1/2 hrs up; 5 1/2 hours down); not bad as I had no acclimatisation (straight from the UK via Geneva airport to the road end). At 74 I feel proud!
Summitmark - Mar 6, 2003 2:01 am - Voted 8/10
Untitled CommentThis page on Monviso could be better! But unfurtunately it isn't. Monviso is much more important than it is presented here.
You would have to put in adoption the page, anyone could really improve it.
A friendly suggestion.
Cheers
- Marco
om - Apr 7, 2003 5:10 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled Commentdo you want to adopt it ?
desainme - Sep 29, 2003 11:57 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentHi, This is a really great page with good historical details that add a human dimension to a lot of rock. Very enjoyable pictures and it does contribute to French scenery. Did Hannibal come by here with his elephants?
Mark
signorellil - Feb 21, 2004 4:42 pm - Voted 8/10
Untitled CommentMonviso is entirely on Italian territory - even if very close to the Italy-France border - and hardly visible from any French locality.
On the other hand, it's an important part of the panorama from the italian Padana Plain and exp. Turin. And it remains quite distinct as far as 100 km away.
Tim Vossenberg - Jan 11, 2004 1:23 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood informaion!
Tim
signorellil - Feb 21, 2004 4:43 pm - Voted 8/10
Untitled CommentVery nice page, with plenty of informations
andreaperino - Aug 11, 2004 7:24 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentExcellent work!
Dries Desmet - Oct 2, 2004 10:24 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentVery nice page!!
It contains everything you need to now!
Giorgio Schellino - Oct 4, 2004 1:02 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentBravo, bien fait!
C'est une montagne merveilleuse et ta page est jolie.
J'aimerais grimper la route de la parois Nord, le couloir Coolidge!
reinhard2 - May 31, 2006 8:39 pm - Voted 10/10
InspiringA very nice page with good information and a collection of really inspiring pictures. It would make me want to go there - hadn't I actually been there already nearly 30 years ago, when it was my greatest (also my highest, but I mean greatest) mountain for a long, long time, with an excellent vista on an excellent day.
But I really want to come back one day.
Thank you.
steve - Aug 9, 2012 8:01 am - Hasn't voted
Mont Viso nowJust climbed Viso by the Normal Route from the Quintino Sella hut. Condiotions good, tho' there was a little hail at the summit for a few minutes. The route has been re-way-marked, and moved so that it mostly avoids the gullies where stone fall is most dangerous. Several sections of chain have been fixed, so that a rope is not really necesary for experienced alpinists. A fall, however, could still be fatal, because the exposure is extreme; there is still a stone-fall risk, especially if others are above, so via-ferrata technique is not out of place.
My highest peak and my longest day for many years (6 1/2 hrs up; 5 1/2 hours down); not bad as I had no acclimatisation (straight from the UK via Geneva airport to the road end). At 74 I feel proud!