Monte Formin
| Monte Formin | |
|---|---|
| Ponta Lastoi de Formin | |
Northwest aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,657 m (8,717 ft)[1][2] |
| Prominence | 195 m (640 ft)[1][2] |
| Parent peak | Cima Ambrizzola[1] |
| Isolation | 1.54 km (0.96 mi)[2] |
| Coordinates | 46°28′27″N 12°04′46″E / 46.474284°N 12.07936°E[1] |
| Geography | |
Monte Formin Location in Italy | |
| Interactive map of Monte Formin | |
| Country | Italy |
| Province | Belluno |
| Parent range | Dolomites Ampezzo Dolomites[1] |
| Topo map | Tabacco 03 Cortina d’Ampezzo e Dolomiti Ampezzane |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Triassic |
| Rock type | Dolomite |
Monte Formin is a mountain in the Province of Belluno in Italy.
Description
Monte Formin, also known as Ponta Lastoi de Formin, is a 2,657-meter-elevation (8,717-foot) summit situated southeast of Giau Pass in the Dolomites. Set in the Veneto region, the peak is located eight kilometers (5 miles) south-southwest of the town of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries of the Piave. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,200 meters (3,937 feet) above the hamlet of Santa Fosca in three kilometers (1.86 miles). The nearest higher neighbor is Cima Ambrizzola, 1.54 kilometers (0.96 mile) to the east-northeast.[2]
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Monte Formin is located in an alpine climate zone with long, cold winters, and short, mild summers.[3] 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.[4]
Climbing
Established climbing routes with first ascents:[5]
- Gran Diedro: Spigolo West – 1974 – G. Buzzi, G. Calzi, R. Priolo, N. Zeper
- Via Bonetti-Mezzacasa – 1977 – F. Bonetti, L. Mezzacasa
- Via della Rampa – 1980 – M. Pradel, M. Savio, R. Daniele
- Spiz de Mondeval – 1986 – K. Hoi, H. Nau
- Super Tegolina – 1999 – F. Piardi, F. Tremolada
- Gente di mare – 2005 – Marco Sterni, Mauro Florit
Gallery
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Ponta Lastoi de Formin". peakvisor.com. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Monte Formin, Italy". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Best Time to Visit the Dolomites (+ Months to Avoid), Moonhoneytravel.com, Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ Lastoni di Formin, Camptocamp.org, Retrieved December 13, 2025.
External links
- Weather forecast: Monte Formin