Elevation: 3264 m / 10709 ft
Type: peak
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Description of mountain:
Monte Antelao known as the king of Dolomites is with 3264 meters the highest peak in the eastern Dolomites. Beneath the north slopes of the summit there are also two glaciers Inferiore and Superiore. The latter is the second-largest glacier in the Dolomites. In November 2014 a huge rockfall happened on the mountain, which also wiped out bivouac Piero Cosi, which was located below the summit at an altitude 3111 meters. From the top that has a cross is otherwise outstanding view on a larger part of the Dolomites. The first ascent to the summit happened in the year 1850, when Matteo Ossi reached the top.
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