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Corno Grande

Corno Grande
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Corno Grande seen from the north
Elevation 2,912 m (9,554 ft)
Location Abruzzo, Flag of Italy Italy
Range Apennines
Prominence 2,476 m
Coordinates 42°28′9″N, 13°33′57″E
First ascent 1573
Easiest route Hike
Translation Great Horn (Italian)

Corno Grande is part of the Gran Sasso massif, and is the highest peak in the Apennine Mountains and the highest on the Italian Peninsula, at 2,912 m above sea level.

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.

Corno Grande from the south, showing the normal route contouring across the face of the mountain to the left and the more direct ascent route zigzagging towards the face.
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Corno Grande from the south, showing the normal route contouring across the face of the mountain to the left and the more direct ascent route zigzagging towards the face.



 
 

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