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Monte Cusna
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Ewa und Christof
September 29, 2025
Mountaineering
Monte Cusna (2120 m) – Ascent from Sasso del Morto
Monte Cusna, also called "Il Gigante," is the second-highest peak in the Reggio Emilia Apennines at 2120 m. The starting point was the striking Sasso del Morto rock (2078 m), from which two ascent options lead to the summit:
Easy route: A gentler ascent along the ridge, not technically demanding but very exposed in windy conditions.
Difficult route: A steep, rocky ascent directly along the ridge, significantly more challenging, requiring surefootedness and concentration.
Monte Cusna, also called "Il Gigante," is the second-highest peak in the Reggio Emilia Apennines at 2120 m. The starting point was the striking Sasso del Morto rock (2078 m), from which two ascent options lead to the summit:
Easy route: A gentler ascent along the ridge, not technically demanding but very exposed in windy conditions.
Difficult route: A steep, rocky ascent directly along the ridge, significantly more challenging, requiring surefootedness and concentration.
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•Ewa und Christof
September 29, 2025
Mountaineering
The weather conditions made the tour extremely challenging: strong winds, thick fog with barely ten meters of visibility, and temperatures sometimes below freezing, making the ground slippery and difficult to navigate.
Despite the adverse conditions, the summit of Monte Cusna offered an impressive atmosphere – mysterious, rugged, and wild.
Despite the adverse conditions, the summit of Monte Cusna offered an impressive atmosphere – mysterious, rugged, and wild.
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Stenio Melani
July 7, 2026
Mountaineering
Monte Cusna (also called Alpe di Cusna) is the highest peak of the Reggiano Apennines with its 2,121 meters of altitude. It is the second highest summit in the entire Northern Apennines, surpassed only by the nearby Monte Cimone.
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Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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