Monte Piana
| Monte Piana | |
|---|---|
Southern flank of Monte Piana | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,324 m (7,625 ft) |
| Coordinates | 46°36′55″N 12°14′45″E / 46.61528°N 12.24583°E |
| Geography | |
Monte Piana Location in the Alps Monte Piana Monte Piana (Italy) | |
| Location | South Tyrol and Province of Belluno, Italy |
| Parent range | Dolomites |
Monte Piana is a 2,324-metre (7,625 ft) mountain in the Sexten Dolomites, on the border between the provinces of South Tyrol and Belluno. The smaller northern summit is named Monte Piano (2,305 m).
During the White War in World War I, the mountain was heavily contested between the Austro-Hungarian and Italian armies. The Austrians held the northern summit, Monte Piano, while the Italians held the southern summit, Monte Piana. Many remnants of the fighting can still be found on both summits today.