Cima Genova | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,191 m (10,469 ft) |
Coordinates | 44°10′30″N7°18′20″E / 44.17500°N 7.30556°E |
Geography | |
Country | Italy |
Province | Cuneo |
Region | Piedmont |
Parent range | Maritime Alps |
Geology | |
Type of rock | Gneiss |
Cima Genova (French : Cime Genova) is a mountain in the Maritime Alps in the upper Gesso valley, in the Italian province of Cuneo.
Cime Genova is located near the southern summit of Monte Argentera, on the north-south oriented ridge line which connects Monte Argentera in Italy to Cime Guilié in France. [1] This ridge line separates the municipalities of Valdieri to the west, and Entracque to the east. Geologically, it is mainly made up of gneiss. [2]
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