Punta Nera (Dolomites)
| Punta Nera | |
|---|---|
North aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,847 m (9,341 ft)[1][2] |
| Prominence | 431 m (1,414 ft)[2] |
| Parent peak | Sorapiss[1] |
| Isolation | 1.77 km (1.10 mi)[1] |
| Coordinates | 46°30′59″N 12°11′30″E / 46.516277°N 12.191641°E[1] |
| Geography | |
Punta Nera Location in Italy Punta Nera Punta Nera (Alps) | |
| Interactive map of Punta Nera | |
| Country | Italy |
| Province | Belluno |
| Protected area | Dolomites World Heritage Site |
| Parent range | Dolomites Ampezzo Dolomites[1] |
| Topo map | Tabacco 03 Cortina d’Ampezzo e Dolomiti Ampezzane |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Triassic |
| Rock type | Dolomite |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1876 |
Punta Nera is a mountain in the province of Belluno in northern Italy.
Description
Punta Nera is a 2,847-meter-elevation (9,341-foot) summit in the Dolomites,[1] and as part of the Dolomites is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Set in the Veneto region, the peak is located four kilometers (2.5 miles) southeast of the town of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's slopes drains into tributaries of the Piave. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,750 meters (5,741 feet) above the Boite Valley in 2.5 kilometers (1.55 miles). The mountain's toponym translates from Italian as "Black Peak." The nearest higher neighbor is Sorapiss, 1.77 kilometers (1.1 miles) to the southeast.[1]
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Punta Nera 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]
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See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Punta Nera". peakvisor.com. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
- ^ a b "Punta Nera, Italy". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved December 7, 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 7, 2025.
External links
- Weather forecast: Punta Nera