Cima dell'Uomo (Italy)
| Cima dell'Uomo | |
|---|---|
| Cima Uomo | |
Southwest aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,010 m (9,875 ft)[1][2] |
| Prominence | 327 m (1,073 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Marmolada[1] |
| Isolation | 2.736 km (1.700 mi)[1] |
| Coordinates | 46°24′22″N 11°48′32″E / 46.40624°N 11.80877°E[3] |
| Geography | |
Cima dell'Uomo Location in Italy | |
| Interactive map of Cima Uomo | |
| Country | Italy |
| Province | Trentino |
| Protected area | Dolomites World Heritage Site |
| Parent range | Dolomites[3] Marmolada Group |
| Topo map(s) | Tabacco 07 Alta Badia, Arabba - Marmolada |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Triassic |
| Rock type | Dolomite |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1879 |
Cima dell'Uomo is a mountain in the province of Trentino in northern Italy.
Description
Cima dell'Uomo, also spelled Cima Uomo, is a 3,010-meter-elevation (9,875-foot) summit in the Dolomites, and as part of the Dolomites is a UNESCO World Heritage site.[4] Set in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region, the peak is located seven kilometers (4.35 miles) northwest of the municipality of Falcade. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's northwest slope drains to the Avisio, whereas the south and east slopes drain into tributaries of the Piave. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,060 meters (3,477 feet) above the San Nicolò Valley in 2.5 kilometers (1.55 miles), and 1,210 meters (3,970 ft) above Highway 346 in three kilometers (1.86 miles). The nearest higher neighbor is Sasso Vernale, 2.73 kilometers (1.7 miles) to the northeast.[1] The first ascent of Cima Uomo was made on July 17, 1879, by Gottfried Merzbacher, Cesare Tomè, Battista Bernard, and Santo Siorpaes.[2] The mountain's descriptive toponym translates as "Peak of the Man" and there are other Cima dell'Uomo summits in the Alps.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Cima dell'Uomo is located in an alpine climate zone with long, cold winters, and short, mild summers.[5] Weather systems are forced upwards by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain and snow. This climate supports the Trevalli Ski Area at San Pellegrino Pass below the peak. The months of June through September offer the most favorable weather for visiting or climbing in this area.[6]
Gallery
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Cima dell'Uomo". peakvisor.com. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
- ^ a b Cima dell'Uomo, Camptocamp.org, Retrieved November 26, 2025.
- ^ a b "Cima dell'Uomo, Italy". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
- ^ "Marmolada: the 2nd System of the UNESCO Dolomites". Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11 (5): 1633–1644. Bibcode:2007HESS...11.1633P. doi:10.5194/hess-11-1633-2007. ISSN 1027-5606.
- ^ Best Time to Visit the Dolomites (+ Months to Avoid), Moonhoneytravel.com, Retrieved November 26, 2025.
External links
- Weather forecast: Cima dell'Uomo