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 at a Glance#
Address: Cima Dodici (Altopiano), Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy
About Cima Dodici#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - -2° | -10° | 21 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -2° | -10° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -6° - -1° | -8° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | -3° - 2° | -5° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 2° - 7° | 2° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.7h |
| June | Good | 5° - 11° | 6° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Good | 7° - 14° | 11° | 70 mm | some cloud | 71% | 2.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Good | 8° - 14° | 11° | 69 mm | some cloud | 72% | 2.4 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| September | Good | 5° - 10° | 6° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 6° | 1° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 1° | -5° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Poor | -6° - -1° | -8° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |