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14,662 ft · Mont Blanc Group, Italy
Picco Luigi Amedeo
Picco Luigi Amedeo is a 14,662 ft peak in the Mont Blanc Group, Italy. The standard route is the Brouillard Ridge: 15 mi, 9,085 ft of gain, TD.
Picco Luigi Amedeo at a glance
- Elevation14,662 ft4,468 m
- RouteBrouillard RidgeTD
- Distance15 mi9,085 ft gain
- Time3–4 daysExtreme effort
- SeasonJul–Aug
- RangeMont Blanc GroupItaly
Climbing the Brouillard Ridge
From Val Veny above Courmayeur, Italy, approach Mont Blanc's Brouillard Ridge on the Brenva side over several days. This is not an independent objective, just a shoulder crossed only by parties climbing the serious Italian ridge routes (TD and above). It is remote and among the most committing ground in the massif, with sustained mixed climbing, rockfall, and serac and crevasse hazard, so it is attempted only by experienced alpinists on a multi-day outing and is very rarely climbed. The figures reflect the parent route, not a standalone ascent; log distance and gain once per trip.
Gear and hazards
What to bring
Backpack (40–55 L)
Mountaineering Boots
Crampons
Ice Axe
Helmet
Harness
Rope
Carabiners
Belay Device- Prusik Cord
- Ice Screw
Base Layer
Midlayer
Insulated Jacket
Hardshell Jacket
Hardshell Pants
Warm Hat
Buff
Midweight Gloves
Glacier Glasses
Sunscreen
Headlamp
GPS Device
Satellite Communicator
Water
First-Aid Kit
Emergency Bivy
Heavyweight Gloves
Goggles
Offline Maps
Power Bank
Whistle
Approach Shoes- Slings
- Nut Tool
- Cams / Nuts
Sleeping Bag (0°F to 20°F)
Sleeping Pad- Ice Screw
What to watch for
- Technical climbing
- Steep exposure
- Rockfall
- Loose rock
- Serac fall
- Glacier travel
- Crevasses
- Snow near summit
- Ice near summit
- High altitude
- Extreme cold
- High winds
- Storms
- Low visibility
- Remote location
- Altitude sickness
- Rapid weather shifts
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Frequently asked questions
How tall is Picco Luigi Amedeo?
Picco Luigi Amedeo is 14,662 feet (4,468 m) tall. It is in the Mont Blanc Group, Italy.
How does Picco Luigi Amedeo rank among the Alpine 4,000ers?
At 14,662 feet, Picco Luigi Amedeo is the 13th highest of the 82 Alpine 4,000ers. The highest is Mont Blanc.
How hard is it to climb Picco Luigi Amedeo?
The Brouillard Ridge is graded TD on the alpine scale, meaning very difficult: long, sustained technical climbing. Yak rates the overall effort extreme: 15 miles with 9,085 feet of elevation gain.
How many days does it take to climb Picco Luigi Amedeo?
Most climbers plan 3–4 days for the Brouillard Ridge, with at least one night on the mountain.
Is Picco Luigi Amedeo dangerous to climb?
It has real risks: avalanche and icefall danger, crevasses on the glacier and exposed sections where a fall would be serious. Teams rope up for glacier travel, and many first-timers climb with a guide.
Do you need crampons and an ice axe for Picco Luigi Amedeo?
Plan on it. Crampons and an ice axe are on the gear list for the Brouillard Ridge for the snow and ice on the upper mountain, along with mountaineering boots that take crampons. Glacier travel also means a rope, harness and crevasse rescue skills. Conditions vary through the season, so check recent reports before you go.
Do you need to acclimatize to climb Picco Luigi Amedeo?
Most people feel the altitude above 8,000 feet, and Picco Luigi Amedeo reaches 14,662 feet. Spend a night or two at elevation first, drink plenty of water and turn back if a headache, nausea or dizziness gets worse.
When is the best time to climb Picco Luigi Amedeo?
The usual climbing window is July to August. Outside it, expect snow, storms or closed access, and check the summit forecast before you go.
Climb Picco Luigi Amedeo with Yak
Plan your route on a topo map, check the summit forecast, then log your climb and see what is left on your list