Grignetta
45°58'N, 9°26'E 45°58′N 9°26′E / 45.967°N 9.433°E
| Grignetta | |
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 The Grignetta seen from Consonno | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,184 m (7,165 ft) |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Lombardy, Italy |
| Parent range | Orobic Alps |
The Grignetta, also known as Grigna Meridionale, is a mountain of Lombardy, Italy, with an elevation of 2,184 metres (7,165 ft). It is located in the Orobic Alps, in the Grigna massif.[1][2][3][4]
It is located in the territory of Mandello del Lario, south of the Grigna and north of Pian dei Resinelli. It has four main ridges: Cresta Segantini to the west, Cresta Sinigaglia to the south-east, Cresta Cermenati to the south, and Cresta di Campione to the east; a fifth ridge, to the north, connects it to the Grigna.[5]
A rocky and rugged mountain, its many pinnacles have been a training ground for mountaineers such as Riccardo Cassin, Emilio Comici and Walter Bonatti.[6][7]
A small mountain shelter, Bivacco Ferrario, is located on its peak, whereas a mountain hut (Rifugio Rosalba) is located farther down, at the foot of Cresta Segantini. The peak can be reached through various hiking paths and climbing routes.[8][9][10]