Col de Puez

Col de Puez reaches an elevation of 2,725 meters and features two neighboring peaks, with the western summit rising to 2,918 meters in height.

The mountain received its first documented mention in 1520 under the name 'Paiz Kofl', with the term possibly originating from pre-Roman language meaning landslide debris.

The mountain stands within the Puez-Odle Nature Park, where the territories of two Ladin-speaking valleys, Val Badia and Val Gardena, meet at the summit.

Hikers can access Col de Puez through a 16.4-kilometer trail starting from Sëlva Gherdëina, following route number 14 toward the Rifugio Puez mountain hut.

The mountain features a geological formation with the Forcella del Puez wind gap located at 2,517 meters, separating the main peak from its eastern neighbor.

Elevation above the sea: 2,725 m

GPS coordinates: 46.59351,11.82378

Latest update: March 21, 2025 22:31