Record SL-494347 · Wikidata Q48228645
Monte Briasco
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Elevation
1,183
m
3,881 ft
Prominence
255 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
45.7931° N,
8.3169° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMonte Briasco is a mountain in the Alpi Cusiane, in Piedmont, northwestern Italy. It has an elevation of 1,185 metres and is located between the Valsesia and Lake Orta, at the border between the province of Vercelli and the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and the municipalities of Civiasco, Varallo Sesia, Cellio con Breia and Madonna del Sasso. It is renowned for the sight on the nearby lakes and the Pennine Alps. During the Second World War Monte Briasco was used as a base by Italian partisans.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cima Soliva | 1,130 m | SE 116° | 0.8 km |
| Poggio Ruvo grande | 1,076 m | SW 211° | 1.4 km |
| Monte Carrue | 981 m | W 272° | 1.8 km |
| Cima Ruvo pitta | 1,010 m | S 201° | 2.2 km |
| Moncucco | 1,066 m | N 11° | 2.3 km |
| Punta di Carcegna | 1,077 m | N 10° | 2.3 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| T36e - Passo di Cambocciolo - Monte Briasco | lwn | 3.1 km | — |