Phantom Pyramid Mountain, Mount Rocciamelone, Susa Valley, Italy

Mount Rocciamelone is the first mountain of the world for whom we have a certain first ascent date, and a name for the summiter - on Sept. 1, 1358 the local nobleman Bonifacio Rotario D'Asti ascended to the summit bringing a small metal image of the Holy Virgin, as a sign of gratitude for having survived slavery with the Turks. This was the first ascent, but actually this mountain had seen several attempt made by knights or monks, usually as a form of pilgrimage. Bonifacio Rotario was, however, the first. The mountain was considered the highest of the Alps for centuries, probably because of its visibility from the Pianura Padana, and the enormous height gain above the ancient roman city of Susa. The mount Rocciamelone is situated in Piemonte region (Italy) near the border with the France. There aren't higher mountain near its peak, so during the clear days is possible to admire a nice view.
Adventurous photographer Roberto Bereto climbed to the summit of Mount Rocciamelone in the Italian Graian Alps 25 times to capture his astonishing images of the mind-boggling sight. After spotting the trick of the light for the first time, the 43-year-old, from Rivoli in Turin, became committed to making the three-and-a-half hour journey as often as he could.