Sesto Dolomites

The Sesto Dolomites in the Alta Pusteria border the Dolomites World Heritage Site towards north-east. On the western side near the Valle di Landro this mountain chain connects to the Braies Dolomites. During the Great War the Dolomites were the scene of several battles between the Austrian and Italian troops and historic evidence of these years is still visible.

The most popular rock formation of the Sesto Dolomites in the eponymous nature park is the Tre Cime di Lavaredo (2,999 m a.s.l.) between the provinces of Bolzano and Belluno. Other peaks worth mentioning in this area are Mt Cima Tre Scarperi (3,145 m), Mt Croda dei Toni (3,094 m), Mt Croda dei Baranci (2,943 m), Mt Paterno (2,744 m) and the Rocca dei Baranci (2,966 m), a well-known skiing area.

In this area you can also find the popular Via Ferrata degli Alpini, a fixed-rope route, as well as several refreshment points including the Antonio Locatelli, Lavaredo and Auronzo mountain huts.

Highest peak: Mt Cima Tre Scarperi (3,145 m a.s.l.)
Territory: South Tyrol, Belluno