Monte Frontè

Monte Frontè is a mountain in Liguria, northern Italy, part of the Alps. It is located in the province of province of Imperia. It lies at an altitude of 2,152 metres. After Monte Saccarello it is the second highest peak in the Ligurian region.

Geography

Monte Frontè is located on the main [chain of the Alps] between Tanaro, Arroscia and Argentina valleys, and is divided from the neighbouring Cima Garlenda by Passo Frontè.

SOIUSA classification

According to the SOIUSA the mountain can be classified in the following way:

main part = Western Alps
major sector = South Western Alps
section = Ligurian Alps
subsection = Alpi del Marguareis
supergroup = Catena del Saccarello
group = Gruppo del Monte Saccarello
subgroup = Nodo del Monte Saccarello
code = I/A-1.II-A.1.a

Hiking

The mountain is accessible by mountain tracks starting from the Alta Via [dei Monti Liguri], a long-distance trail from Ventimiglia to Bolano.

Conservation

Since 2007, the southern side of the mountain has been included in the Parco naturale regionale delle Alpi Liguri.

Mountain huts

Rifugio Sanremo