Monte Re, Mountain summit in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Monte Re is a mountain summit in the Julian Alps located in Friuli Venezia Giulia and rises to approximately 1900 meters in elevation. The peak offers views across the surrounding Alpine and pre-Alpine ranges that stretch across the horizon.
The mountain formed during geological processes that created the Alps and later became a natural lookout point for monitoring trade routes between Italian and German-speaking territories. Its location made it a strategic place to watch movement through mountain passages.
The mountain's name translates to King Mountain and reflects the mixed languages of this Alpine border zone, where Italian and other tongues coexist. Locals in the surrounding valleys see this peak as a defining landmark that shapes how they understand the landscape around them.
The climb follows a technical mountain path that demands solid mountaineering experience and proper alpine equipment. Hikers should expect challenging terrain and bring experience with steep and rocky mountain conditions.
The mountain ranks among the higher peaks in its region, with a notable drop in elevation from its base that makes it visually prominent from the valleys below. This geographical feature gives it a distinctive presence in local views.
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