What is the highest mountain of the Dolomites?

The highest mountain of the Dolomites is Marmolada.

Marmolada reaches 3,343 metres at Punta Penia, its highest summit, making it the Dolomites’ loftiest mountain. The massif lies in northeastern Italy between Trentino and Veneto and is often nicknamed the “Queen of the Dolomites.” Its ridge includes several summits, including Punta Rocca, which is slightly lower but accessible by an aerial tramway.

Marmolada is especially distinctive because its northern face holds the Marmolada Glacier, traditionally regarded as the largest glacier in the Dolomites. Its southern side forms a dramatic wall of cliffs, attracting climbers, while the glacier side supports winter sports and skiing.

A common mix-up is to choose another famous Dolomite peak, such as Antelao or Tofana. Those mountains are prominent landmarks, but neither is as high as Marmolada. The mountain’s first recorded ascent took place in 1864, during the golden age of Alpine mountaineering. The Dolomites, including Marmolada, became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2009.