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Sorapiss, also referred to as Sorapis or Punta Sorapiss, is a mountain in the Dolomites within the Veneto region of northern Italy. Situated in the comune of Cortina d'Ampezzo, it has an elevation of 3,205 metres (10,515 ft). In its vicinity is a mountain pass of the same name, as well as Sorapiss Lake (Lago di Sorapiss), at the foot of the mountain. The mountain range is part of the "Natural Park of the Ampezzo Dolomites".

 

Description

 

Sorapiss, with its huge perpendicular faces, forms part of the mountainous backdrop to the resort town of Cortina, situated roughly 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) to the southeast of the town. The limestone dolomite formations, which are irregular, rugged and sharp-edged peaks, are part of the Eastern Alps. The Cristallo group lies to the north past the Passo Tre Croci, and its southern neighbour is the Antelao. A path to Sorapiss starts at Passo Tre Croci and continues along an easy slope, reaching the refuge at the base of the Sorapiss range, close to Lago di Sorapiss, which is at an elevation of 1,923 metres (6,309 ft).

 

The elevation of Sorapiss is 3,205 metres (10,515 ft). The mountain has three ridges: a central ridge, a southern ridge, which is the part of the mountain that can be seen from Cortina, and, beyond a high pass and little to the west, a northern ridge that culminates in the skiing area of Mount Faloria. There are three glaciers on the mountain's slopes, although these have been melting considerably in recent years. Lago Sorapiss, at the foot of the mountain, is a glacial lake at an elevation 1,925 metres (6,316 ft).

 

History

 

There are three refuges in the vicinity: Rifugio Tondi di Faloria at 2,327 metres (7,635 ft), Rifugio Alfonso Vandelli at 1,926 metres (6,319 ft) and Rifugio San Marco. Rifugio Alfonso Vandelli was built by Austrians in 1891 on the banks of Lago di Sorapiss. In 1895 it was destroyed by an avalanche, but was rebuilt the following year in a more sheltered spot. At the end of World War I in 1918, Cortina d'Ampezzo became part of the Kingdom of Italy (1918) and the refuge became the property of the CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) of Venice. In 1924, thanks to a donation by Cesare Luigi Luzzati, a new refuge was built.[10] A fire destroyed it completely in 1959, and it was again reconstructed; the current shelter was opened on 18 September 1966 and was named after the president of the CAI of Venice, Alfonso Vandelli.

 

Paul Grohmann made the first ascent of the mountain in September 1864, taking 8 hours and 30 minutes. There are at least two routes to the summit: the Grohmann-Weg, which crosses the mountain's west flank, joining the S. Vito route near the summit, and the Muller-Weg, which traverses the east glacier and ascends direct over the precipices on the northeast side.

 

Flora

 

The flora on Sorapiss includes Festucetum pulchellae (slopes), Euphrasio-Globularietum (base), and Drabetum hoppeanae (on the range).

 

Legend

 

There is a legend associated with the name of Sorapiss, which in local dialect means "above the waterfall". A "peace-loving" king named Sorapiss turned himself into a rocky mountain during a course of unexpected events. A witch had bewitched the king's impulsive daughter Misurina by promising her a magical mirror as a reward for providing shade to her house. This was honoured by her doting father, who turned himself into a mountain. At a later date, Misurina, demonstrating a sense of gratitude towards her father, cried and shed tears which formed the Lago di Sorapiss at the foot of the large cliff of Sorapiss, the immobilized form of her father.

 

(Wikipedia)

 

Lago di Sorapiss (Italian: Lago di Sorapiss; German: Sorapissee) is a lake in the mountain range Sorapiss in the Dolomites, province of Belluno, c. 12 km away from Cortina d'Ampezzo. The lake has an altitude of 1,925 metres (6,316 ft.) above sea level.

 

The strong turquoise color is dust from the glacier. The lake can only be reached by foot or by helicopter. The hiking trail has a length of 10.5 km and takes 1.5 hours one way starting from Passo tre Croci.

 

(Wikipedia)

 

Sorapiss (ladinisch Sorapísc) ist eine Berggruppe in den italienischen Dolomiten südöstlich von Cortina d’Ampezzo. Die Gruppe überragt das Valle del Boite (Boitetal). Höchster Gipfel ist die Punta Sorapiss mit 3205 m s.l.m. Als Teil der von der UNESCO unter „Nördliche Dolomiten“ zusammengefassten Dolomitengruppen, gehört die Sorapiss-Gruppe mit allen Untergruppen seit dem 26. Juni 2009 zum UNESCO Welterbe Dolomiten.

 

Weitere bekannte Gipfel sind die Croda Marcora (3154 m) und der Dito di Dio (2603 m).

 

Durch das Massiv führen die Dolomiten-Höhenwege Nummer 3 und 4. Im von der Gruppe eingeschlossenen Kessel liegt der Sorapisssee neben der Sorapisshütte (Rifugio Vandelli) (1928 m).

 

(Wikipedia)

 

Der Dito di Dio (italienisch für Finger Gottes) ist ein 2603 m s.l.m. hoher, ausgesprochen markanter Gipfel in den Dolomiten in der italienischen Provinz Belluno. Zusammen mit dem darunter gelegenen Lago di Sorapiss bildet er das bekannteste Fotomotiv der Sorapissgruppe.

 

Lage und Umgebung

 

Der Dito di Dio liegt in der zentralen Sorapissgruppe nordöstlich der Punta Sorapiss, mit der ihn über die Punta Zurlon (2720 m) ein Grat verbindet. Westlich und östlich des Gipfels vereinigen sich zwei Kare zum Circo del Sorapiss, in das sich der Lago di Sorapiss bettet. Der türkisblaue See gilt als eines der Herzstücke des Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d’Ampezzo sowie des UNESCO-Welterbes „Nördliche Dolomiten“. Der nächstgelegene Stützpunkt ist das Rifugio Vandelli (1928 m) südlich vom Passo Tre Croci in unmittelbarer Nähe des Seeufers. Hier verlaufen die Dolomiten-Höhenwege 3 und 4.

 

Alpinismus

 

Die Erstbesteigung der kühnen Felsnadel glückte 1899 Viktor Wolf von Glanvell mit Günther Freiherr von Saar. Dennoch wird der Gipfel heute vor allem mit Emilio Comici in Verbindung gebracht, der hier zwei für die damalige Zeit bahnbrechende Routen eröffnete. Am 24. August 1929 gelang ihm mit Giordano Bruno Fabjan die erste Durchsteigung der rund 500 Meter hohen Nordwestwand (V). Im September 1936 bewältigte er mit Piero Mazzorana und Sandro Del Torso die Nordwand (VI). Für dieses heikle Unterfangen benötigte er insgesamt 13 Stunden. Diese Route wird auch heute noch begangen und von heimischen Bergführern angeboten. Die Nordostkante (V) wurde am 29. Juni 1958 durch zwei Mitglieder der Scoiattoli di Cortina erschlossen.

 

Aufstieg

 

Der äußerst anspruchsvolle Aufstieg erfolgt heute zumeist über die von Comici/Mazzorana/Torso erstbegangene Nordwand. Die Route im VI. Schwierigkeitsgrad erfordert neben ausgezeichneter Kondition, sehr gute Kletterfähigkeiten sowie entsprechendes Equipment. Als Ausgangspunkt für die 10- bis 12-stündige Tour dient das Rifugio Vandelli.

 

(Wikipedia)

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