The Croda Rossa d'Ampezzo in the border area between South Tyrol and the province of Belluno is the highest peak of the Braies Dolomites. Its name stands for its proximity to Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Due to its friable rocks and exposed spots the Croda Rossa d'Ampezzo is the most difficult mountain above 3,000 m a.s.l. to climb of the Dolomites. Its first ascension on the Western side dates back to 1879, whereas its Eastern side was first climbed in 1883. Today, you can choose between the Grohmann route on the northwestern mountain side and the Innerkofler route on the eastern wall.

The impressive mountain overlooks the Valle di Braies, the Valle di Landro in Alta Pusteria and the Valle del Boite. One part of it is a naturally protected area in the Fanes-Senes-Braies nature park. The Piccola Croda Rossa (Kleine Gaisl, 2,860 m a.s.l.) is 300 metres lower than the Croda Rossa d'Ampezzo.