Creta Forata

#3087 among destinations in Italy

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Creta Forata is a mountain of the Carnic Alps that lies on the border of Veneto and Friuli, northeast Italy, with an elevation of 2,462 m. It is located near the village of Sappada in the Piave Valley. Formed of limestone, it is the highest mountain of the eastern Terza - Siera Group and boasts a twin summit. It is of a similarly rugged nature as the Dolomites to the west. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 8077 ftProminence: 2812 ftCoordinates: 46°31'60"N, 12°43'60"E

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Friuli-Venezia GiuliaItaly

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Creta Forata – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monte Ferro, Sauris, Monte Terza Grande, Forni Avoltri.

4.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Ferro
119 min walk • Monte Ferro is a mountain of the Veneto, Italy. It has an elevation of 2,348 metres.
4.8 miS
Locality
Sauris
124 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Sauris is the opportunity to explore the village's traditional wooden houses, which are built in the distinctive style of the region. The architecture reflects the area's strong ties to its local traditions and history, providing a...
5.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Terza Grande
145 min walk • Monte Terza Grande is a mountain of the Carnic Alps in Belluno, Veneto in north-eastern Italy. It is the highest mountain of the Southern Carnics and is part of a small Dolomitic group known as the "Dolomiti Pesarine".
4.1 miNE
Locality
Forni Avoltri
104 min walk • Forni Avoltri is a comune in the Province of Udine in the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located about 130 kilometres northwest of Trieste and about 70 kilometres northwest of Udine, on the border with Austria.
2 miSE
Locality
Prato Carnico
52 min walk • Prato Carnico is also rich in history, with its roots dating back to ancient times. Visitors can explore the town's historic architecture, including the beautiful Church of San Martino, which dates back to the 15th century, and the ancient ruins of the Prato Castle...
2.9 miW
Hiking, Alpine hut
Rifugio Fratelli De Gasperi
74 min walk • The De Gasperi Brothers Refuge is an alpine refuge located in the territory of the municipality of Prato Carnico, in the province of Udine, on the slopes of the vertical rocky coastline of the Pesarine Dolomites, on the scenic meadow terrace ...
3.3 miNE
Hiking, Trail, Alpine hut
Rifugio Chiampizzulon
86 min walk • Chiampizzulon Refuge is located in the municipality of Rigolato, in the Degano Valley, on the slopes of the Chiampizzulon Creeks and Mt. Pleros.