Pocol

Pocol
Coordinates 46°31′34″N 12°06′57″E / 46.52611°N 12.11583°E / 46.52611; 12.11583 (Pocol)
Base elevation m
Skiable area km²
Lift capacity skiers/h
Location of the province of Belluno
Tomb of General Antonio Cantore in Pocol cemetery

Pocol is a ski resort in the Veneto region of northeast Italy. The village is a località of the comune of Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the province of Belluno.

Geography

Pocol lies in the Dolomites, at 1535 meters above sea level.

History

Pocol also has a war cemetery established in 1935 which contains the remains of 9707 Italian soldiers (4455 unknown) and 37 Austrians.

Economy

Pocol is a popular area for skiing and snowboarding.

References


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