Monviso landslide strikes near Quintino Sella refuge

Monviso landslide Quintino Sella refuge Piedmont region climate change monitoring alpine rescue

A major landslide occurred on the north-east slope of Monviso on the evening of September 1, 2026, near the Quintino Sella refuge in the Cuneo province. The event was accompanied by a loud boom and a massive cloud of dust and debris, which was observed by nearby mountain refuges.

Alpine Rescue (Soccorso Alpino) conducted emergency operations, though nighttime helicopter attempts were hindered by dust and terrain instability. While authorities have confirmed that no people were directly hit by the landslide, a foreign hiker was reported missing after failing to arrive at the Quintino Sella refuge. Search efforts were scheduled to continue following the incident.

In response, the Piedmont Region has announced it will convene a specialized meeting within the regional observatory on climate change. This meeting will include technical experts, Alpine Rescue, and local authorities to evaluate the event and improve monitoring, prevention, and safety measures for the mountain massif. Additionally, the municipality has issued an emergency ordinance to close the trail between Lago Chiaretto and Colle di Viso to protect hikers from potential further rockfalls.

Entities

Alpine Rescue · Azienda Zero Piemonte · Marco Gallo · Monviso · Pian del Re · Quintino Sella Refuge · Regione Piemonte · Rifugio Quintino Sella · Soccorso Alpino · Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico Piemontese

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[DISPUTED] A foreign hiker was reported missing after failing to arrive at the Quintino Sella refuge. www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · www.bigodino.it · urbanpost.it
[● 3 SOURCES] The Piedmont Region is convening a meeting within the regional observatory on climate change to discuss the Monviso event. cronacatorino.it · www.cuneodice.it · www.newsbiella.it
[● 2 SOURCES] A large landslide detached from Monviso on the evening of September 1, 2026, near the Quintino Sella refuge. www.bigodino.it · urbanpost.it
[DISPUTED] Alpine Rescue confirmed that no people were involved in the landslide. www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · cronacatorino.it · www.cuneodice.it · www.newsbiella.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The municipality issued an ordinance temporarily closing the trail between Lago Chiaretto and Colle di Viso. www.montagna.tv