Grivola

Grivola, a perfectly shaped stone pyramid, is the second-highest mountain in the Graian Alps and the fourth highest in Italy, standing at 3,969 meters. The Grivola, in the Aosta Valley, is surrounded by glaciers and is part of the Gran Paradiso National Park.

The Valsavarenche valley is to the west, and the Cogne valley is to the northeast, so the Grivola's distinctive peak can be seen from many directions. Alpine tours are popular in the area surrounding the mountain. Because it is made up of orthogneiss, the north face of the mountain is ideal for friction climbing. Pic de Cogne, Grivolet, Bec de Grivola, and Aiguille de Grivola were all names given to Grivola in the past.

The first appearance of "Grivola" was in 1845. It comes from Valdôtain Griva, which means song thrush, according to Giuseppe Giacosa. As for Jungfrau, Joseph-Marie Henry suggested Grivoline, a lovely young lady. According to Paul-Louis Rousset, the origin is Gri in Valgrisenche Valdôtain, which means "loose stones".

Elevation: 3,969 m

Location: Graian Alps, between the Valsavarenche and the Cogne Valley, Italy