Friulian Dolomites

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Friulian Dolomites
Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Parent rangeCarnic Prealps, Carnic and Gailtal Alps

The Friulian Dolomites (

UNESCO World Heritage Site[1] under the World Heritage Convention, and most of their area is also covered by the Friulian Dolomites Natural Park.[2][3][4][5][6]

The range is located across the provinces of Belluno, Udine and Pordenone, between the upper Piave valley to the west, the Meduna valley to the east, the Cellina valley to the south, and the upper Tagliamento valley to the north. It is divided into four sub-groups, Cridola, Spalti-Monfalconi, Duranno and Pramaggiore.[7][8][9]

Peaks

Notable peaks of the Friulian Dolomites are:

Peak Elevation (m/ft)
Cima dei Preti 2703 8868
Monte Duranno 2652 8700
Monte Cridola 2581 8467
Croda Montanaia 2548 8359
Crodon di Giaf 2523 8277
Monte Pramaggiore 2479 8133

See also

References

  1. ^ UNESCO Decision 33COM 8B.6 - Natural properties - Properties deferred or referred back by previous sessions of the World Heritage Committee - The Dolomites (Italy), Appendix 1.2
  2. ^ Parco Naturale Dolomiti Friulane
  3. ^ Dolomiti Friulane e d’Oltre Piave
  4. ^ Le Dolomiti Friulane
  5. ^ Dolomiti Friulane
  6. ^ Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti Friulane
  7. ^ Parco Naturale Dolomiti Friulane
  8. ^ Dolomiti Friulane e d’Oltre Piave
  9. ^ Le Dolomiti Friulane