Monte Agnèr

Monte Agnèr

Monte Agner (centre)
Highest point
Elevation 2,872 m (9,423 ft)
Coordinates 46°16′54″N 11°56′02″E / 46.28172°N 11.9339°E / 46.28172; 11.9339Coordinates: 46°16′54″N 11°56′02″E / 46.28172°N 11.9339°E / 46.28172; 11.9339
Geography
Monte Agnèr

Location in the Alps

Location Veneto, Italy
Parent range Dolomites
Climbing
First ascent 1875

Monte Agnèr (2,872m) is a mountain of the Dolomites located near the village of Taibon Agordino in the Belluno, northeast Italy. It is known as Il Pizzòn, meaning Great Peak to the locals. The mountain has several sub-peaks, Lastei d'Agnèr at 2,861m, Spiz d'Agnèr Sud at 2,652m, Torre Armena at 2,652m and Spiz d'Agnèr Nord at 2,545m. It was first climbed in 1875 by Cesare Tomé, accompanied by guides Tomaso Dal Col and Martino Gnech.[1]

References

  1. "Monte Agnèr". summitpost.org. Retrieved 18 February 2015.


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