Photo: Dolomite Mountain Towers Italy

The Tre Cime di Lavaredo in South Tyrol, Italy are actually six mountain towers, not three as the name indicates.

Six towers of the Dolomite mountain range in South Tyrol, Italy stand alone with no other peaks in the immediate area which makes the height and beauty of these towers even more prominent. These six towers of the Dolomite mountain range are the most well known peaks in Italy and are one of the most incredible shows that nature has to offer.The six towers of this section of the Dolomite range are the Cima Ovest di Lavaredo which towers at a height of 2973 meters, Cima Grande di Lavaredo at 2998 meters, Cima Piccola di lavaredo at 2857 meters, Punta di Frida at 2792 meters, Cima Piccolissima di at 2700 meters and the Torre Minor. Each of these towers is ideal for climbing and many visitors come to South Tyrol, Italy to master their climbing skills.The routes on the Cima Grande and Cima Piccola towers attract a majority of climbers as they have an easy approach and relatively easy climbing routes. ... continue below the picture...

... The Cima Piccola is the first peak to be free of snow and the routes have been polished smooth so there is not quite as much danger of rocks falling but is always a hazard to be aware of.If you are considering a trip to South Tyrol, Italy to climb these great mountain towers, you will find plenty of camping, hostels and condominiums around the Dolomite valleys.The Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Drei Zinnen) Dolomite Range near Toblach, Italy, South Tirol, Europe, Europe 2006.