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Tofane
View on WikipediaTofane is a mountain group in the Dolomites of northern Italy, west of Cortina d'Ampezzo in the province of Belluno, Veneto. Most of the Tofane lie within the Ampezzo Dolomites Natural Park.[1]
Key Information
Peaks
[edit]The highest peaks of the Tofane group are Tofana di Mezzo (3,244 m (10,643 ft)), Tofana di Dentro (3,238 m (10,623 ft)), and Tofana di Rozes (3,225 m (10,581 ft)). Tofana di Mezzo is the third highest peak in the Dolomites, after Marmolada (3,343 m (10,968 ft)) and Antelao (3,262 m (10,702 ft)). All three peaks were first climbed by Paul Grohmann along with local mountain guides, in 1863 (Tofana di Mezzo - with Francesco Lacedelli), 1864 (Tofana di Rozes - with Francesco Lacedelli, Angelo Dimai and Santo Siorpaes) and 1865 (Tofana di Dentro - with Angelo Dimai).[2][3][4]
Geology
[edit]The Dolomites were formed during the Cretaceous Period, approximately 60 million years ago, due to the collision of the African and European continents. The Tofane is largely formed from the Upper Triassic rock Dolomia principale. The strata are perceptibly folded, and the mountains are finally formed by wind, rain, glaciers and rivers.
Tourism
[edit]Access
[edit]A cable lift system (Freccia nel Cielo, "Arrow in the sky") goes from Cortina almost to the top of Tofane di Mezzo. There is only a short walk from the top cable car to the summit. Alternatively the via ferratas VF Punta Anna and VF Gianna Aglio can be used to reach Tofane di Mezzo.
Cabins (rifugi)
[edit]Some of the cabins in the Tofane are the Rifugio Angelo Dibona (2,083 m (6,834 ft)), the Rifugio Giussani (2,580 m (8,465 ft)), the Rifugio Duca d'Aosta (2,098 m (6,883 ft)), and the Rifugio Pomedes (2,303 m (7,556 ft)).
Via ferratas
[edit]The via ferratas of Tofane are VF Punta Anna and VF Gianna Aglio on Tofana di Mezzo, VF Lamon and VF Formenton on Tofana di Dentro, and VF Giovanni Lipella on Tofana di Rozes, where there also are tunnel systems from World War I.
History
[edit]During the First World War, the Tofane was a battlefield of the Italian Front for clashes between the Italian and Austro-Hungarian forces. The front lines went through the mountains.
At the 1956 Winter Olympics, Mount Tofane hosted five of the six alpine skiing events. It regularly hosts women's speed events on the World Cup circuit, and hosted the World Championships in 2021. The men's 1956 downhill and the current women's World Cup races are on the Olimpia delle Tofane ski race course (often referred to as “Tofana” for short); it is famous for the Tofana Schuss, where athletes can reach speeds over 130 kilometres per hour (81 mph).
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Natural Park of the Ampezzo Dolomites
- ^ Goedeke, Richard; Hans Kammerer (1993). 3000er der Dolomiten (in German). Tappeiner Verlag. pp. 240pp. ISBN 88-7076-155-3
{{isbn}}: ignored ISBN errors (link). - ^ La Conquista delle vette dolomitiche – abcdolimiti.com (Retrieved on 19 September 2008) (in Italian)
- ^ Allgemeine Informationen über die Geschichte der örtlichen Alpinistik mit besonderem Bezug auf die historischen Aufstiege und auf die "ersten Wege" Archived 2006-05-14 at the Wayback Machine – dolomito.altevio.it (Retrieved on 19 September 2008) (in German)
- 1956 Winter Olympics official report. pp. 165–79. (in English and Italian)
- Via ferratas of the Italian Dolomites: Volume 1 [North, central and east] by John Smith and Graham Fletcher. Published in 2002 by Cicerone, UK. ISBN 1-85284-362-4.
- Cortina d'Ampezzo e Dolomiti Ampezzane. 1:25,000, Carta Topografica. Casa Editrice Tobacco.
- It appears in the 1981 James Bond 007 movie:"For your eyes only".
Tofane
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Location and Extent
The Tofane massif is situated in the eastern Dolomites of northern Italy, within the Province of Belluno in the Veneto region. Its central coordinates are approximately 46°32′N 12°03′E.[4] The Tofane forms the western boundary of the Ampezzo valley, directly west of the town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, and is recognized as a key component of the Ampezzo Dolomites subgroup. It extends in a north-south direction between Passo Falzarego to the south and the Val di Fanes to the north, with its eastern limits defined by the Travenanzes valley separating it from the adjacent Cristallo group. Further connections link it southward toward the Sorapiss massif through intermediate terrain.[5][6][7] The massif spans a compact area encompassing the three principal peaks—Tofana di Mezzo at 3,244 m, Tofana di Dentro at 3,238 m, and Tofana di Rozes at 3,225 m—with elevations ranging from around 1,500 m in the lower surrounding plateaus and valleys to over 3,200 m at the summits.[1][4] Topographically, the Tofane features dramatic steep walls of dolomitic limestone rising abruptly from the valley floors, interspersed with high plateaus and U-shaped valleys sculpted by past glacial erosion.[5][8]Principal Peaks
The principal peaks of the Tofane group are the three main summits known as the "Three Tofanas," which dominate the landscape near Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Italian Dolomites. These peaks, composed primarily of dolomia principale limestone, rise sharply from the surrounding valleys and offer extensive panoramic views of the Ampezzo basin and adjacent ranges.| Peak | Elevation | Position and Characteristics | First Ascent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tofana di Mezzo | 3,244 m | Central, highest peak with broad ridges and commanding vistas across the Dolomites | August 29, 1863, by Paul Grohmann with guides Francesco Lacedelli and Angelo Dimai SummitPost |
| Tofana di Dentro | 3,238 m | Easternmost, more isolated with steep approaches and rugged terrain | 1865, by Paul Grohmann with guide Angelo Dimai Italy Tours in Nature |
| Tofana di Rozes | 3,225 m | Western, featuring prominent vertical cliffs on its south face and accessible ridges | 1864, by Paul Grohmann with guide Francesco Lacedelli PlanetMountain |