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Monte Gavia

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3 223 m

Elevation

Elevation is the altitude of a place
above sea level.

320 m

Prominence

Peak’s prominence is the least
vertical to be covered to get from the
summit to any other higher terrain.

Proportional Prominence 1 437 m

About

At an elevation of 3,220 m (10,564 ft.), and with a prominence of 340 m (1,115 ft.), Monte Gavia forms part of the Southern Rhaetian Alps. It is situated close to the city of Sondrio, in the Lombardy region of Italy.

Hiking Monte Gavia consists of two parts. The hike starts on a military mule track that is well-maintained and then proceeds to the second part that is more demanding, with crags and steep inclines. Visitors would do well to have a bit of prior climbing experience for the second half. However, no sophisticated climbing equipment is required; a pair of good walking shoes and a helmet is sufficient.

The nearest mountain hut is Rifugio Bonetta located 1 621m/5 317ft SE of the summit.

By elevation Monte Gavia is

# 3 out of 85 in the Sobretta-Gavia Group
# 100 out of 370 in Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio - Nationalpark Stilfser Joch
# 32 out of 1118 in Brescia

By prominence Monte Gavia is

# 39 out of 1160 in the Southern Rhaetian Alps
# 6 out of 85 in the Sobretta-Gavia Group
# 22 out of 370 in Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio - Nationalpark Stilfser Joch
# 34 out of 1118 in Brescia
# 53 out of 973 in Sondrio

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