Monte Matto

Monte Matto is a 3,097-meter-high (10,161-foot) mountain in Piedmont, in the province of Cuneo, Italy. It is part of the Maritime Alps, dividing the Meris valley from the Gesso della Valletta valley.

Monte Matto
The central peak of Monte Matto
Highest point
Elevation	3,097 m (10,161 ft)
Prominence	597 m (1,959 ft)[1]
Listing	Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates	44°13′28″N 7°15′11″E
Geography
Monte Matto Location in the Italian Alps
Location	Piedmont, Italy
Parent range	Maritime Alps
Climbing
First ascent	14 August 1879 by William Auguste Coolidge

The mountain peak, consisting of a ridge of four aligned summits, can be seen from most of the plains near Cuneo. The ridge is composed of two different rock formations, one made up of granitoid gneiss, the other of mixed gneiss and different kinds of migmatite. The four peaks are (from east to west) cima Est (3,088 m), cima Centrale (3,097 m), cima Bobba (3,079 m) and cima Verani (3,020 m).

The mountain is clearly visible from the plains around Cuneo as a triangular shape with a peculiar tiny "tooth" (which corresponds to cima Centrale, i.e. the central summit). It is part of the natural park Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime. The fauna includes marmot, chamois and, at higher altitudes, the alpine ibex.

Gallery

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  The four summits of Monte Matto (southern face)
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  Monte Matto from east
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  Monte Matto from Cuneo (the "tooth" is visible)