Cimon del Froppa

Cimon del Froppa rises to 2,932 meters as the highest peak of the Marmarole group in the Dolomites. The rocky northeast face features several routes of varying difficulty, with steep sections and ferrata passages defining the terrain.

The summit was first climbed on October 19, 1867, by mountain guide Giovan Battista Tofoli and Captain G. Somano. This ascent marks an important moment in the history of Dolomites mountaineering development during the 19th century.

The summit draws mountaineers from around the world who practice traditional alpine climbing methods here. The Via Kugy-Orsolina route demonstrates techniques that climbers have used for generations on these rock faces.

The best climbing season runs from July through October when the weather is more stable and snow has melted. Refuge stations like Rifugio Chiggiato and Rifugio Baion E. Boni provide good base and intermediate camps for multi-day expeditions in the region.

Wild ibex populations inhabit the Vallon Froppa area below the summit, often overlooked by visitors. These animals are most active in early morning or twilight hours and offer a rare glimpse of alpine wildlife.