Punta Nera is a mountain in the province of Belluno in northern Italy.
Description Punta Nera is a summit in the Dolomites, and as part of the Dolomites is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Set in the Veneto region, the peak is located four kilometers (2.5 miles) southeast of the town of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's slopes drains into tributaries of the Piave. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,750 meters (5,741 feet) above the Boite Valley in 2.5 kilometers (1.55 miles). The mountain's toponym translates from Italian as "Black Peak." The nearest higher neighbor is Sorapiss, 1.77 kilometers (1.1 miles) to the southeast.
Climate Based on the Köppen climate classification, Punta Nera is located in an alpine climate zone with long, cold winters, and short, mild summers. Weather systems are forced upwards by the mountains (orographic lift), 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.Best Time to Visit the Dolomites (+ Months to Avoid), Moonhoneytravel.com, Retrieved December 7, 2025.
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See also Southern Limestone Alps
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External links Weather forecast: Punta Nera