Valle Stura di Demonte
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The Stura di Demonte Valley (in Italian Valle Stura di Demonte) is a valley in south-west of Piedmont in the Province of Cuneo, Italy.
| Stura di Demonte Valley | |
|---|---|
| Valle Stura di Demonte | |
The valley around Sambuco | |
 Schematic map of the valley | |
| Floor elevation | 630–3,031 m (2,067–9,944 ft) |
| Length | around 50 km (31 mi) west east |
| Geology | |
| Type | glacial and karts valley[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Piedmont, Italy |
| Coordinates | 44°19′N 7°10′E |
Etymology
The valley takes its name from the river Stura di Demonte, a left-hand tributary of the Tanaro which flows through the approximately 50-kilometre-long (31 mi) valley.
Geography
The municipalities of the valley are Aisone, Argentera, Borgo San Dalmazzo, Demonte, Gaiola, Moiola, Pietraporzio, Rittana, Roccasparvera, Sambuco, Valloriate and Vinadio.[2]
Notable summits
The notable summits which surround the valley include:
- Monte Tenibres - 3,031 m (9,944 ft)
- Cima di Corborant - 3,007 m (9,865 ft)
- Becco Alto d'Ischiator - 2,996 m (9,829 ft)
- Testa dell'Ubac - 2,991 m (9,813 ft)
- Enciastraia - 2,955 m (9,695 ft)
- Rocca dei Tre Vescovi - 2,867 m (9,406 ft)
Access
The valley can be reached by car/bus from the Po Plain following the strada statale[3] nr. 21 della Maddalena, which ends with the Colle della Maddalena and connects the Valle Stura di Demonte with the Ubaye Valley (France).
