Punta del Cravile
Description
WikipediaThe Punta del Cravile is a mountain of Piedmont, Italy, with an elevation of 2,384 metres (7,822 ft). It is located in the Biellese Alps, in the Province of Biella. The peak offers a panoramic vantage point over the Valsessera and Cervo valleys, making it a prominent destination for alpine hiking and mountaineering within the Pennine Alps range.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Punta del Cravile - Mountain Peak |url=https://www.peakvisor.com |publisher=PeakVisor |access-date=2026-01-22}}</ref> It lies between the Val Sessera and the Valle Cervo, and its peak marks a tripoint between the territory of the municipalities of Piedicavallo, Bioglio and Valdilana (formerly Valle Mosso). Part of the Monte Bo massif, it has four main ridges: one joins it to the nearby Cima delle Guardie to the south; another one joins it to Cima d’Ala, Punta del Manzo and Monte Bo to the north-west; a third one joins it to the Bonda Lansona to the east; and the fourth one divides the Vallone Concabbia from Valdescola, two secondary valleys. The Punta del Cravile has two peaks, about one hundred meters apart; the northern peak is 2,384 meters high, whereas the southern peak is a meter lower. A cairn has been built on the southern peak. The peak can be reached via a hiking path from the Cima del Bonom or from the Valsessera or the hamlet of Forgengo (part of Campiglia Cervo) through the Bassa della Cavallina.
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Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesNeighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cima d'Ala | 2,329 m | N 344° | 0.5 km |
| Punta del Manzo | 2,463 m | N 339° | 1.0 km |
| Punta del Canalaccio | 2,246 m | NE 28° | 1.3 km |
| Monte Bo | 2,556 m | NW 329° | 1.4 km |
| Cima del Bergamasco | 2,290 m | NW 293° | 1.7 km |
| Cima delle Guardie | 2,007 m | SE 152° | 1.8 km |