Creta Forata Explained

Creta Forata
Elevation M:2,462
Prominence M:857
Prominence Ref:[1]
Location:Veneto and Friuli, Italy
Range:Carnic Alps
Map:Alps
Coordinates:46.5333°N 56°W

Creta Forata (Crete Forade in Friulian) 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.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Monte Creta Forata -peakbagger. peakbagger.com. 26 February 2015.
  2. Web site: Monte Creta Forata - summitpost. summitpost.org. 26 February 2015.