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.
| Marmarole | |
|---|---|
 The Marmarole | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Cimon del Froppa |
| Elevation | 2,932 m (9,619 ft) |
| Coordinates | 46°30′N 12°21′E / 46.500°N 12.350°E |
| Geography | |
  Marmarole Location in the Alps | |
| Country | Italy |
| Province | Belluno |
| Parent range | Alps |
The highest peak of the Marmarole is the Cimon del Froppa which reaches 2,932 m.
Classification
editAccording 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- ^ "Marmarole - summitpost.org". summitpost.org. Retrieved 28 December 2015.