Marmolada
Marmolada (Ladin: Marmolèda; German: Marmolata, pronounced [maʁmoˈlaːta] ⓘ) is a mountain in northeastern Italy and the highest mountain of the Dolomites (a section of the Alps). It lies between the borders of Trentino and Veneto. The Marmolada is an ultra-prominent peak (Ultra), known as the "Queen of the Dolomites".
| Marmolada | |
|---|---|
Marmolada seen from Col di Rosc in June 2019 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,343 m (10,968 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,131 m (6,991 ft) Ranked 9th in the Alps |
| Listing | Ultra Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
| Coordinates | 46°26′05″N 11°51′03″E |
| Geography | |
Marmolada Alps | |
| Location | Italy |
| Parent range | Dolomites |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 28 September 1864 by Paul Grohmann, Angelo Dimai, Fulgenzio Dimai |
| Easiest route | rock/ice climb |
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