Marmarole

Coordinates: 46°30′N 12°21′E / 46.500°N 12.350°E / 46.500; 12.350
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Marmarole
The Marmarole
Highest point
PeakCimon del Froppa
Elevation2,932 m (9,619 ft)
Coordinates46°30′N 12°21′E / 46.500°N 12.350°E / 46.500; 12.350
Geography
Marmarole is located in Alps
Marmarole
Marmarole
Location in the Alps
CountryItaly
ProvinceBelluno
Parent rangeAlps

Marmarole is a mountain group of the Dolomites in Belluno, northern Italy. Located west of the Cadore Valley and north-east of the major peak of Antelao, it is known as a wild range, possibly the wildest of the entire Dolomites,[1] due to the relative difficulty of climbing its peaks and its isolation from nearby valleys. Conversely, it is a popular destination for experienced hikers and alpinists.

The highest peak of the Marmarole is the Cimon del Froppa which reaches 2,932 m.

Classification[edit]

According to SOIUSA, the Marmarole are an alpine group with the following classification:

Big part = Eastern Alps Large sector = South-Eastern Alps Section = Dolomites Subsection = Sesto, Braies and Ampezzo Dolomites Supergroup = Cadore Dolomites Group = Marmarole Group Code = II / C-31.I-E.21

The group is then divided into three subgroups:

Bel Pra subgroup (also called Western Marmarole) Subgroup of Central Marmarole Subgroup of Ciastelin (also called Oriental Marmarole)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Marmarole - summitpost.org". summitpost.org. Retrieved 28 December 2015.