Ski mountaineering

Monte Cervet

Monte Cervet

MOUNT CERVET 2981MT

Mount Cervet is a splendid and panoramic mountain of quartzite rock in the Cottian Alps, located between the Cervet, Greguri and Fissela valleys.
The ascent of the Greguri valley allows one to admire the vertical east walls of the Castello-Provenzale group, creating a varied and interesting itinerary.
The descent, on the other hand, runs along the sunny Cervet Valley offering, with the right conditions, superb skiing on transformed snow as far as the hamlet of Lausetto.

The itinerary foresees departure and arrival in different places, this organisational gap can be bridged by taking advantage of the excellent service offered by Sherpabus, which with its shuttles makes it easy to travel throughout the valley and beyond.

Departure:1626 Chiappera 44°29’55.66‘’ N 6°55’17.40‘’ E

Height difference: 1355

Difficulty: 2.2-E1

Climbing time: 3h30

Exposure: S-NO-SW (ridge)-SE

Period: December- March

G.A.:PD

Ascent: Upstream of the Souttan bridge, near the second hairpin bend along the road leading to the Grange Ciarviera, ascend the undulating terrain on the right or find the summer path. Now venture into the Greguri valley, bordered on the left by the unmistakable rocky crest of Rocca Provenzale, searching for the best route among the large boulders present. Having reached an altitude of 2150 m, just before Colle Greguri 2309 m, deviate with the track to the right, climbing up a steep little valley that leads to a less sloping section. Following the natural course of the valley, bend to the right, ignoring the Colle Rui 2709 m to the left, and take the evident NO slope-channel that leads to the Cervet pass 2861 m. From the pass, having tackled a steep slope to the left, continue on an increasingly flat crest until reaching a small rocky prominence, which you either pass directly or go around to the right to reach the panoramic summit of Monte Cervet 2981 m.

Descent: Retrace the steep final section to the Cervet pass, from where a wide gully starts, exposed to the SE, which with ever-decreasing slopes leads to wide sunny slopes. Keeping to the orographic right along the descent, you reach the Grange Brisset 1750 m and following the steep ridge you end the itinerary in the hamlet of Lausetto 1500 m.

Information

  • Duration: 3h30
  • Region: Acceglio
  • Season: Winter
  • Difficulty: Medium Difficulty

Mountain sports are potentially dangerous activities and must be undertaken with the right equipment and preparation. We invite you to consult the weather and avalanche bulletin before embarking on an excursion and/or contact a guide for assistance. The Valle Maira Tourist Consortium declines any responsibility in relation to the advice and itineraries shown here, which must be evaluated personally according to the weather conditions and snow cover.