Croce Rossa

#712 among destinations in Italy

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Croce Rossa or Croix Rousse is a mountain of the Graian Alps, on the border between Piedmont, Italy and Savoie, France. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1857Elevation: 11699 ftProminence: 1624 ftCoordinates: 45°15'37"N, 7°8'8"E

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Croce Rossa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lago di Malciaussia, Rocciamelone, Uia di Ciamarella, Punta Sulè.

3.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago di Malciaussia
94 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps, Lago di Malciaussia is a serene alpine lake that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This picturesque body of water is situated in the Susa Valley of the Piedmont region, providing a breathtaking...
4.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rocciamelone
124 min walk • Rocciamelone, Italy, is an emblematic peak that stands as a sentinel in the Susa Valley of the Alps. Soaring to an elevation of 3,538 meters, it is renowned for being one of the most accessible high mountains in the Italian Alps, attracting both seasoned climbers...
4.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Uia di Ciamarella
121 min walk • Uia di Ciamarella or just Ciamarella is a mountain on the border between France and Italy.
2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Punta Sulè
52 min walk • Punta Sulè is a 3,384 m a.s.l.mountain of the Graian Alps, located in Italy.
4.4 miSE
45°13'56"N • 7°12'57"E
Museo Civico Alpino "Arnaldo Tazzetti", Usseglio
112 min walk • Museum
4.7 miSE
45°13'55"N • 7°13'22"E
Stadio del Ghiaccio, Usseglio
119 min walk • Ice skating, Ice rink
4.9 miNE
Locality
Balme
126 min walk • The first thing that strikes visitors upon arriving in Balme is its breathtaking landscapes. Surrounded by lush greenery and majestic mountains, this small village is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
3.6 miS
Alpine hut, Hiking
Rifugio Vulpot
93 min walk • The Vulpot shelter is located near Malciaussia Lake in a building that was originally the barracks of the Frontier Guard stationed in Malciaussia.
1.1 miSE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Rifugio Luigi Cibrario
28 min walk • The Luigi Cibrario refuge at Peraciaval is an alpine refuge located in the municipality of Usseglio, Viù Valley, in the Graian Alps, at 2,616 m above sea level.
3.9 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Rifugio Tazzetti
101 min walk • The Ernesto Tazzetti Refuge is a refuge located in the municipality of Usseglio, in the Viù Valley, in the Graian Alps, at 2,642 m above sea level. It constitutes a useful support point for all mountaineers who want to climb Rocciamelone by...
2.6 miN
Alpine hut, Hiking
Rifugio Bartolomeo Gastaldi
67 min walk • The Bartolomeo Gastaldi refuge is located at 2659 m qouta in the upper Val d'Ala and is the main access point for climbing Uia di Ciamarella and Uia di Bessanese.