Becco di Mezzodì, Dolomites

Name: Becco di Mezzodì
Address: Dolomites, Italy

#76 among attractions in Dolomites

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Becco di Mezzodì is a mountain of the Croda da Lago chain, a small mountain group in the central Dolomites. It is located above the resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo in Belluno, northern Italy. The mountain's name means Midday Peak in the local dialect, as the sun appears directly above the peak at midday from Cortina. The climb usually starts from the Refuge Croda da Lago on the road to the Giau Pass. Climbing gear and slings are required. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1872Elevation: 8540 ftCoordinates: 46°27'36"N, 12°4'51"E

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Becco di Mezzodì – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pocol, Cinque Torri, Averau, Sacrario militare di Pocol.

4.7 miN
Village, Ski area, Winter sport
Pocol
119 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Dolomites, Pocol, Italy, is a hidden gem for ski enthusiasts and lovers of winter sports. This charming ski area, although not as renowned as some of its larger counterparts, offers a serene escape with slopes that cater to a range of skill...
3.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cinque Torri
94 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Dolomites in Italy, the Cinque Torri stands as a majestic cluster of rock formations that captivate climbers and photographers alike. These five towering spires, which give the site its name meaning "Five Towers," reach for the sky amidst...
3.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Averau
89 min walk • Nestled within the heart of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Italy, Averau stands as a majestic mountain that captivates climbers and nature enthusiasts from around the globe. Averau, with its highest peak reaching 2,649 meters, offers...
4.9 miN
Memorial
Sacrario militare di Pocol, Cortina d'Ampezzo
126 min walk • Sacrario militare di Pocol is a cemetery and shrine near the Falzarego Pass, in the locality of Pocol in the comune of Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Veneto region of northern Italy.
2.6 miSE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Rifugio Città di Fiume, Dolomites
66 min walk • The Città di Fiume refuge is an alpine refuge in the Dolomites located in the municipality of Borca di Cadore, towards the end of the Fiorentina valley, at an elevation of 1,917 m a.s.l.
4.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Pelmo, Dolomites
110 min walk • Monte Pelmo is a mountain of the Dolomites, in the province of Belluno, Northeastern Italy. The mountain resembles a giant block which stands isolated from other peaks, so can be seen clearly from the neighbouring valleys and from nearby mountains such as Antelao and Monte Civetta.
3.3 miNW
Hiking, Alpine hut, View point
Rifugio Averau
85 min walk • The Averau Refuge is a refuge located straddling the municipalities of Cortina d'Ampezzo and Colle Santa Lucia, at Forcella Nuvolau in the Dolomites, 2,413 m above sea level.
3 miSW
46°25'26"N • 12°2'43"E
Ristoro Belvedere, Selva di Cadore
77 min walk • Hiking, Alpine hut
2.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Croda da Lago, Dolomites
58 min walk • Croda da Lago is a small mountain chain in the central Dolomites in Veneto, northern Italy, just east of the Giau Pass. The highest peak of the group, the Cima d'Ambrizzola has an elevation of 2,715 metres.
3.5 miN
Hiking, Alpine hut
Rifugio Cinque Torri, Cortina d'Ampezzo
91 min walk • The Cinque Torri refuge is a refuge located in the municipality of Cortina d'Ampezzo, it stands at the base of the Cinque Torri.
2.9 miNW
Hiking, Alpine hut
Rifugio Nuvolau, Cortina d'Ampezzo
76 min walk • The Nuvolau refuge is a refuge located in the municipality of Cortina d'Ampezzo, on the summit of Mount Nuvolau.

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How to get to Becco di Mezzodì by public transport?

The nearest stations to Becco di Mezzodì:

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Santa Fosca Trattoria • Lines: 10, 30/4, 4 (37 min walk)