4 Cimes Free Info

The old map called them Les Quatre Cimes—the Four Peaks. To the villagers of Saint-Véran, they were simply the Guardians: Sentinelle, Miroir, Brume, and Fantôme.

Let's take a closer look at each of the 4 C's and how they impact the value and appearance of a diamond.

• Rifugio Sella: The classic start. Famous for their polenta concia (cheesy polenta) the night before the climb.
• Rifugio Savoie: Slightly lower, but offers a better view of the north face of the 4 cimes at sunset.

The Main Course (4 Cimes): A challenging 33 km loop with approximately 660 meters of positive elevation. Location: Starts and finishes in Battice, Belgium. 4 cimes

What are the 4 C's?

“Très bonne prestation. Rien à redire sur l’accueil et la qualité. Je mets 4 étoiles car il manquait un petit plus pour un sans-faute, mais je recommande vivement.” The old map called them Les Quatre Cimes —the Four Peaks

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The Ascent: Breaking Down the Route

To conquer the 4 cimes, most alpinists start from the refuge system. The standard route begins at Rifugio Vittorio Sella (2,584m) or Rifugio Savoie (2,534m). Here is the step-by-step breakdown of the traverse.