Cima Dodici
Mountain Dolomitic summit popular with hikers and climbers
Alpine summit popular with hikers and ski-tourers in Trentino; Cima Dodici offers marked trails, refuge huts and wide views across the Venetian Prealps and nearby Dolomite massifs.
Cima Dodici is a mountain in the Venetian Prealps on the border between the Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto regions of northern Italy, with a summit at about 2,336 metres. It is a prominent peak of the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni area.
The mountain and nearby plateau saw military activity during the First World War and retain vestiges of trenchworks and observation posts from that period. Local mountain refuges and historical markers document the wartime presence and later development of alpine tourism.
The peak stands on the border of Trentino-Alto Adige and the Veneto region, above the Asiago plateau area, and is accessible from villages in both provinces. It lies within the north-eastern Italian Alpine foothills.
- Elevation and activities: The summit reaches approximately 2,336 metres and is a common objective for hikers and mountain bikers in summer and for ski tours in winter.
- WWI remains: Traces of First World War fortifications and trench lines remain in places on the surrounding high plateau, attracting interest from history-minded visitors.
How to Get to Cima Dodici #
Access usually via regional roads from Asiago or Feltre; local rifugios (mountain huts) and marked trails lead to the summit. Public buses serve nearby towns in summer; driving offers greater flexibility.
Tips for Visiting Cima Dodici #
- If planning to summit Cima Dodici, use the marked rifugios and check weather reports - conditions can change fast at altitude.
- Start early - alpine clouds form in the afternoon during summer months and can reduce visibility.
Best Time to Visit Cima Dodici #
Summer and early autumn provide the safest and most comfortable conditions for hiking Cima Dodici.
Weather & Climate near Cima Dodici #
Cima Dodici's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 14°C. Moderate rainfall (536 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
