Torre Siorpaes
Torre Siorpaes is a summit in the Province of Belluno in northern Italy.
Description
Torre Siorpaes is a summit in the Cadini di Misurina of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set in the Veneto region, the peak is located 11 kilometers west of the town of Auronzo di Cadore, and the peak is set in Drei Zinnen / Tre Cime Nature Park. Precipitation runoff from the tower drains into tributaries of the Ansiei River, which in turn is a tributary of the Piave. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 750 meters above Campedelle Valley in one kilometer, and 900 meters above Onge Valley in one kilometer. The first ascent of the summit was accomplished on August 29, 1896, by Giovanni Siorpaes, Josef Innerkofler, Agostino Verzi, Adolf Witzenmann, and Emil Witzenmann from the west side. The toponym translates as "Siorpaes Tower" wherein Siorpaes refers to Italian mountaineer Giovanni Siorpaes, whose father Santo Siorpaes made the first ascent of nearby Cima Cadin di San Lucano in 1870. The nearest higher neighbor is Cimon di Croda Liscia, 0.35 kilometers to the west.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Torre Siorpaes 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.