The Mount Marmolada is the highest peak of the Dolomites Unesco World Heritage, with its 3343 metres of altitude. Despite its rock is not composed of a dolomitic matrix because it is calcareous rock, it is considered part of the sistem 2 of the Dolomites World Heritage. This mountain preserves accurately a precious element: one of the last glaciers of the whole Alps. The glacier generated also a lake, known as Fedaia Lake, originated from the pure and transparent water coming from the mountain. The Mount Marmolada is also a famous place to practice lots of sport activities, both in winter and in summer season. There are a lot of mountaineering routes on its south face, but there are also some ways to reach Punta Penia, the highest peak. The ski mountaineering lovers can find in Marmolada lots of amazing traks on a good amount of fresh snow. For whom who prefer the alpine skiing, the longest slope of the entire Dolomiti Superski carousel is from Punta Rocca to Malga Ciapela and its name is "La Bellunese" :a must to do at least one time in the Dolomites.
Marmolada, la Regina delle Dolomiti
Arabba Marmolada
Features
The accessible viewpoint of Punta Rocca, at an elevation of 3,265 m, is an exceptional vantage point located at the central and highest point of the Dolomites. From here, the gaze spans freely and 360° over all the peaks of the World Heritage Site: from the Catinaccio Group to the Pale di San Martino, from Civetta to Pelmo and Croda da Lago, from the summits of the Ampezzana basin to those of Alta Badia. In addition, the summit of Marmolada offers a unique spectacle in the Dolomites: that of the glacier covering the northern slope. Since December 2017, it has been possible to physically touch the snow of the glacier, via elevators that descend directly from the boarding level to the mouth of the glacier. The viewpoint is accessible via the Marmolada cable car. It is one of the mapped points within the "Accessible Dolomites" project promoted by the Dolomiti UNESCO Foundation. More information at the following link https://www.visitdolomites.com/page2/marmolada-2/
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