Cimon del Froppa

Cimon del Froppa
Cimon del Froppa (centre)
Highest point
Elevation2,932 m (9,619 ft)[1]
Prominence677 m (2,221 ft)[2]
Coordinates46°30′N 12°20′E / 46.500°N 12.333°E / 46.500; 12.333
Geography
Cimon del Froppa
Location in Italy
Cimon del Froppa
Cimon del Froppa (Alps)
Interactive map of Cimon del Froppa
CountryItaly
ProvinceBelluno
Protected areaDolomites World Heritage Site
Parent rangeDolomites
Marmarole
Topo mapTabacco 016 Dolomiti del Centro Cadore
Geology
Rock ageTriassic
Rock typeDolomite

Cimon del Froppa (2,932m) is the highest peak of the Marmarole range in the Dolomites in Veneto, north-eastern Italy. The mountain is rarely climbed, as it is somewhat overshadowed by its higher neighbours Antelao and Sorapiss. The usual route is from the south.[3]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Cimon del Froppa is located in an alpine climate zone with long, cold winters, and short, mild summers.[4] Weather systems are forced upwards by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain and snow. The months of June through September offer the most favorable weather for visiting or climbing in this area.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ Cimon del Froppa, Camptocamp.org, Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  2. ^ "cimon del froppa - peakbagger". peakbagger.co. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  3. ^ "Cimon del Froppa - summitpost.org". summitpost.org. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  4. ^ Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen-Geiger climate classification" (PDF). Hydrology and Earth System Sciences. 11 (5): 1633–1644. Bibcode:2007HESS...11.1633P. doi:10.5194/hess-11-1633-2007. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-12-02. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  5. ^ Best Time to Visit the Dolomites (+ Months to Avoid), Moonhoneytravel.com, Retrieved December 21, 2025.