Crissolo

Crissolo sits beneath Monviso in Piedmont, Italy, where the upper Po Valley rises sharply into the Cottian Alps. Near the village, Pian del Re is traditionally recognised as the source of the Po, Italy’s longest river, giving this small mountain community an outsized place on the country’s map. Monviso’s distinctive pyramid, reaching 3,841 metres, dominates routes leading toward high pastures and trails around the mountain. Crissolo belongs to one of Piedmont’s Occitan valleys, a cultural setting reflected in local language traditions and Alpine customs. The area forms part of the UNESCO Monviso Biosphere Reserve, shared by Italy and France. See how Crissolo fits within the wider Monviso and upper Po Valley area by browsing webcams nearby.

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