Listing Ultra Parent range Apennines Elevation 2,912 m Prominence 2,476 m | Easiest route Hike First ascent 19 August 1573 | |
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First ascenders Giovampietro Di Giulio, Simon Di Giulio, Francesco Di Domenico, Francesco De Marchi Similar Gran Sasso d'Italia, Corno Piccolo, Pizzo d'Intermesoli, Monte Aquila, Monte Camicia | ||
Corno grande via normale da campo imperatore
Corno Grande is a peak situated in the central Italian province of Teramo in the Abruzzo region. It is part of the Gran Sasso massif in the Apennine Mountains and is the highest peak on the Italian Peninsula, at 2,912 m above sea level.
Contents
- Corno grande via normale da campo imperatore
- Map of Corno Grande 64047 Pietracamela Province of Teramo Italy
- Gran sasso direttissima al corno grande
- References
Map of Corno Grande, 64047 Pietracamela, Province of Teramo, Italy
Its northern corrie holds Europe's southernmost glacier, Calderone glacier (Ghiacciaio del Calderone).
The first recorded ascent of Corno Grande was made in 1573 by the Bolognese captain Francesco De Marchi together with Francesco Di Domenico.
The usual route of ascent is via the western ridge, although a number of other routes exist, including one that ascends the southern face.
Gran sasso direttissima al corno grande
References
Corno Grande Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA