Where are the Dolomites?
Geographical overview
- Location: The Dolomites are located in northeastern Italy and span three Italian regions: Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (South Tyrol), and Friuli Venezia Giulia.
- Mountain range: They are part of the Southern Limestone Alps, a subgroup of the Alps mountain range.
- Area: The Dolomites cover an area of approximately 15,942 square kilometres.
- Highest peak: The highest peak in the Dolomites is the Marmolada, which reaches an elevation of 3,343 metres (10,968 feet).