Monte Colombin is a mountain in Liguria, northern Italy, part of the Alps. It is located in the provinces of province of Imperia in Italy and Alpes-Maritimes in France. It lies at an elevation of 1,088 meters.

Monte Colombin
Monte Colombin is located in Alps
Monte Colombin
Monte Colombin
Location in the Alps
Highest point
Elevation1,088 m (3,570 ft)
Coordinates43°54′03″N 7°33′47″E / 43.90083°N 7.56306°E / 43.90083; 7.56306
Geography
LocationLiguria, Italy
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Parent rangeLigurian Alps

SOIUSA classification

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According to the SOIUSA (International Standardized Mountain Subdivision of the Alps) the mountain can be classified in the following way:[1]

  • 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 = Costiera del Monte Pietra Vecchia
  • code = I/A-1.II-A.1.f

Access to the summit

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The mountain can be easily accessed from Airole, Olivetta San Michele, Breil-sur-Roya and Rocchetta Nervina.

References

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  1. ^ Marazzi, Sergio (2005). Atlante Orografico delle Alpi. SOIUSA (in Italian). Priuli & Verlucca. ISBN 978-88-8068-273-8.