Monte Cristallo
| Monte Cristallo | ||
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 Cristallino d'Ampezzo , Cima di Mezzo , Monte Cristallo, Piz Popena |
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| height | 3221 m slm | |
| location | Belluno , Italy | |
| Mountains | Dolomites | |
| Dominance | 10.6 km → Tofana di Dentro | |
| Notch height | 1412 m ↓ Passo Tre Croci | |
| Coordinates | 46 ° 34 ′ 31 ″ N , 12 ° 12 ′ 1 ″ E | |
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| First ascent | September 14, 1865 by Paul Grohmann , Angelo Dimai and Santo Siorpaes | |
| Normal way | Southeast face, south ridge ( II ) | |
The Monte Cristallo ( German: Kristallberg) is with a height of 3221 m slm the highest mountain of the Cristallo group in the Dolomites . It was climbed for the first time on September 14, 1865 by Paul Grohmann , Angelo Dimai and Santo Siorpaes .
Location and surroundings
The Monte Cristallo is located in northeast Italy in the region of Veneto . It is located northeast of Cortina d'Ampezzo and overlooks the Valle del Boite ( Boite Valley). The Cristallo massif is surrounded by the Braies Dolomites , the Sesto Dolomites with the Three Peaks and the Tofans . To the east below is the Misurina lake .
Ascent
The starting point for the easiest ascent of Monte Cristallo is Passo Tre Croci at an altitude of 1,809 meters. From there it goes over Grava di Cerigeres and Passo del Cristallo to the summit.
reception
The mystical mountain film The Blue Light from 1932 revolves around Monte Cristallo .
Literature (historical)
W. Eckerth: The mountain group of Monte Cristallo. Contribution to the knowledge of the South Tyrolean Dolomite Alps. T. Gruß, Prague 1891.
Web links
- Monte Cristallo on Peakbagger.com (English)