Becco di Mezzodì, Mountain summit in Province of Belluno, Italy.
Becco di Mezzodì is a 2,603-metre peak in the Croda da Lago chain of the central Dolomites, above Cortina d'Ampezzo. It is a rather small mountain, closing the southern side of the Ampezzo basin together with Croda da Lago and the Rocchette, and stands out for its isolation from the other summits.
The first ascent was made on 5 July 1872 by the climber W. E. Utterson Kelso with his mountain guide, the Ampezzo native Santo Siorpaes. The pair reached the 2,603 m summit of the mountain that closes the southern side of the Ampezzo basin together with Croda da Lago and the Rocchette.
The name comes from the sun's position directly above the peak at midday when viewed from Cortina d'Ampezzo. Locals and hikers associate this characteristic with the mountain's special location within the chain.
Four different routes lead to the summit, starting from Ru Curto, Passo Giau, Selva di Cadore, and the Città di Fiume mountain refuge. Visitors should expect varying difficulty levels depending on which path they choose.
From the summit area, visitors can see many of the famous peaks of the Dolomites spread across the horizon, including Croda Rossa, Cristallo, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Antelao, Pelmo, Civetta, and Marmolada. This wide view makes it a valuable vantage point for understanding the broader mountain landscape.
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