Sasso Vernale
Sasso Vernale is a mountain on the common boundary shared by the provinces of Belluno and Trentino in northern Italy.
Description
Sasso Vernale is a summit in the Dolomites, and as part of the Dolomites is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Set on the boundary shared by the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol and Veneto regions, the peak is located eight kilometers southeast of the municipality of Canazei. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's west slope drains to the Avisio, whereas the east slope drains into tributaries of the Piave. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,050 meters above the east and west slopes in two kilometers. The nearest higher neighbor is Marmolada, 1.93 kilometers to the northeast. The first ascent of Sasso Vernale was made on July 12, 1879, by Gottfried Merzbacher, Cesare Tomè, Giorgio Bernard, and Santo Siorpaes via the north ridge.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Sasso Vernale is located in an alpine climate zone with long, cold winters, and short, mild summers. Weather systems are forced upwards by the mountains, causing moisture to drop in the form of rain and snow. The months of June through September offer the most favorable weather for visiting or climbing in this area.