Croda da Lago

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Croda da Lago
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Highest point
Peak Cima d'Ambrizzola
Elevation 2,715 m (8,907 ft)
Coordinates 46°29′N12°6′E / 46.483°N 12.100°E / 46.483; 12.100 Coordinates: 46°29′N12°6′E / 46.483°N 12.100°E / 46.483; 12.100
Geography
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Croda da Lago
Location in the Alps
Location Veneto, Italy
Parent range Dolomites

Croda da Lago is a small mountain chain in the central Dolomites in Veneto, northern Italy, just east of the Giau Pass. The highest peak of the group, the Cima d'Ambrizzola has an elevation of 2,715 metres. The range is very popular with hikers and mountain cyclists. [1]

Main Summits

    1. Cima Ambrizzola, 2715 m
    2. Croda da Lago, 2701 m
    3. Cima de Lastoi, 2657 m
    4. Monte Cernera, 2657 m
    5. Becco di Mezzodì, 2603 m

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References

  1. "Croda da Lago - summitpost". summitpost.org. Retrieved 9 February 2015.