Tofane, Mountain group in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Tofane is a mountain group with three distinct peaks that rise from the Dolomite range near Cortina d'Ampezzo. The limestone faces display the pale coloring typical of this range and drop sharply toward the valleys below.
The first recorded climb took place in 1863 when Paul Grohmann reached the summit, beginning the modern era of mountaineering here. Decades later the peaks became a battlefield where soldiers fought among the rocks during a great conflict.
The mountain has long drawn climbers and hikers who gather in the rifugios that dot the slopes. These gathering places remain central to how people experience the peaks today.
A cable car system connects Cortina d'Ampezzo directly to the higher elevations, allowing visitors to reach the slopes without long hikes. The best time to explore is from late spring through early fall when most trails are free of snow.
Beneath the peaks lie tunnels and fortifications from World War I, where soldiers from Italy and Austria-Hungary fought for control of the high ground. These underground passages tell the story of when this mountain landscape became a war zone.
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