Three Peaks of Lavaredo in South Tyrol, Italy

 

Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Three peaks of Lavaredo

, in the Sexten Dolomites of northeastern Italy. 

Tre Cime in June 2019.

The north faces of the Tre Cime

 

The Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Italian for 'Three Peaks of Lavaredo'; pronounced [ˌtre tˈtʃiːme di lavaˈreːdo]), also called the Drei Zinnen (German for 'Three Merlons'); pronounced [ˌdʁaɪ ˈtsɪnən] ⓘ), are three distinctive battlement-like peaks, in the Sexten Dolomites of northeastern Italy. They are one of the best-known mountain groups in the Alps. The three peaks, from east to west, are:

• Cima Piccola / Kleine Zinne ("little peak") :  2,857 m
• Cima Grande / Große Zinne ("big peak")  :  2,999 m
• Cima Ovest / Westliche Zinne ("western peak"). : 2,973 m

Dreizinnenhütte in front of the north side of Drei Zinnen

The peaks are composed of well-layered dolomites of the Dolomia Principale (Hauptdolomit) formation, Carnian to Rhaetian in age, as are many other groups in the Dolomites (e.g., the Tofane, the Pelmo or the Cinque Torri).

 

Until 1919 the peaks formed part of the border between Italy and Austria-Hungary. Now they lie on the border between the Italian provinces of South Tyrol and Belluno and still are a part of the linguistic boundary between German-speaking and Italian-speaking majorities. The Cima Grande has an elevation of 2,999 metres (9,839 ft). It stands between the Cima Piccola, at 2,857 metres (9,373 ft), and the Cima Ovest, at 2,973 metres (9,754 ft).

 

 

View of Paternkofel/Monte Paterno (left) and the Tre Cime

 

The "Three Peaks of Lavaredo" in South Tyrol, Italy, refers to a prominent group of three towering peaks in the Dolomites mountains, known as "Cima Grande" (Big Peak), "Cima Piccola" (Small Peak), and "Cima Ovest" (West Peak), which are considered one of the most iconic sights in the region and are famous worldwide for their distinctive, jagged appearance; they are a popular hiking destination due to their stunning views and challenging trails. 

 

Monument to Bersaglieri ("marksmen") at Tre Cime di Lavaredo

 

 

The Three Peaks of Lavaredo:

• Location:Situated in the Dolomites mountain range, within the South Tyrol region of Italy. Cima Grande (highest peak), Cima Piccola (smallest peak), and Cima Ovest (western peak). Significance:
• Recognized as a symbol of the Dolomites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 
• Names of the peaks:

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Sunset on the Tre Cime

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Aerial view of the Northern face

View from Monte Paterno

Three Peaks of Lavaredo: Italy at High Altitude

 

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Three Peaks of Lavaredo in South Tyrol, Italy

Three Peaks of Lavaredo in South Tyrol, Italy

The Three Peaks of Lavaredo offer a little something for everybody. Spectacular views for the hikers (and of course, photographers) who view them from afar, challenging routes for the mountaineers who've been climbing them for 150 years—and even plenty of history for military buffs. The three Dolomitic pinnacles made for makeshift watchtowers during World War I, straddling Italy's border with its then-opponent Austria-Hungary. The high-altitude battles of the Italian Alps came to be called the White War due to their intense winter conditions. Remnants of the bitter skirmishes, like trenches and tunnels, are scattered in the shadows of this timeless mountain trio.

 

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The Locatelli hut with a small chapel

 Drei Zinnen (Tre Cime) in the Sexten Dolomites. In front of it the Dreizinnenhütte and a small chapel. 

 

 

Crodon di San Candido, Tre Cime, Torre di Toblin, side of Lastron dei Scarperi

Crodon di San Candido,  Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Torre di Toblin (Toblinger Knoten), parete Lastron dei Scarperi (Schusterplatte)

 

Three Peaks of Lavaredo at summer sunset, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy

 

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