Monte Tagliaferro


Monte Tagliaferro is a mountain of the Pennine Alps. It is one of the most popular hiking destination of Valsesia.

Etymology

The name, which literally means iron cutting, may come from a sharp stone block located not far away from the top.

Geography

The mountain is located in Valsesia. Administratively it is divided between the comunes of Alagna Valsesia and Alto Sermenza.

SOIUSA classification

According to the SOIUSA the mountain can be classified in the following way:
The easiest route for the summit starts from Rima San Giuseppe and reaches the summit passing through Vallarolo pass.
Nearby the mountain, at 2,264 m, is located Rifugio Ferioli, a public mountain hut.

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