Sasso Vernale, Mountain summit in Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy

Sasso Vernale is a mountain peak in the Italian Alps sitting between Trentino-South Tyrol and Veneto at 3,058 meters high. The summit is composed of rocky terrain with steep slopes and loose stone, making the climb technically demanding for experienced mountaineers.

The mountain area saw military activity during World War I, with fortifications and equipment constructed throughout the region. Remnants from this period such as wooden structures and metal containers remain visible along the climbing routes today.

The name comes from the Latin ver, spring: seen from the sanctuary of S. Giuliana near Vigo di Fassa, the sun rises behind Sasso Vernale at the equinoxes. The Rhaetian, later Ladin, people of Val di Fassa took this as the first day of spring or autumn.

The summit is reached from Rifugio Onorio Falier (2,074 m) in about 3.5 hours, from Passo San Pellegrino (1,919 m) in about 4 hours, or from Rifugio Contrin (2,016 m) in about 3.5 hours. The mountain stands in the municipality of Rocca Pietore, on the border between Belluno and Trento provinces.

The name likely comes from the Latin ver, spring: seen from the sanctuary of S. Giuliana near Vigo di Fassa, the sun rises exactly behind Sasso Vernale at the equinoxes. For the Ladin population of Val di Fassa this marked the first day of spring or autumn. The Marmolada's south wall stands in front of the summit, to the south.