Cima Canali

Cima Canali is a 2900-meter peak in the Pale di San Martino that stands out for its steep rock walls and pillars. The southern face forms a distinctive triangle shape that draws climbers from across the region.

M. Bettega and C.C. Tucker reached the summit for the first time on August 30, 1879, marking an early milestone in the climbing history of the Dolomites. This ascent helped establish the mountain as a destination for mountaineers.

The mountain hosts formations named I Gemelli, Pilastro Buhl, Il Salame, and Torre Gialla, each representing significant achievements in Italian climbing development.

Access is through Val Canali from Fiera di Primiero, and visitors should expect changing conditions as you gain elevation. The Rifugio Pradidali hut at 2278 meters provides lodging during summer months and serves as a convenient base for approaching the peak.

A memorial plaque near Bivouac Carlo Minazio marks where a U.S. military plane crashed on July 19, 1957, killing eleven people. This somber reminder sits quietly along the approach and is easily missed by climbers focused on the ascent.