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 (2088 m).
SOIUSA classification
According to the SOIUSA (International Standardized Mountain Subdivision of the Alps) 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 (province of Imperia) to Bolano (province of La Spezia).
Conservation Since 2007, the southern side of the mountain has been included in the Parco naturale regionale delle Alpi Liguri.Parco Naturale Regionale delle Alpi Liguri, www.parks.it
Mountain huts Rifugio Sanremo (2,054 m)
See also
Passo Frontè
References
External links Official website of the province of Imperia