Becco di Mezzodì (2,603m) is a mountain of the Croda da Lago chain, a small mountain group in the central

Dolomites The Dolomites ( it, Dolomiti ; Ladin: ''Dolomites''; german: Dolomiten ; vec, Dołomiti : fur, Dolomitis), also known as the Dolomite Mountains, Dolomite Alps or Dolomitic Alps, are a mountain range located in northeastern Italy. They form pa ...

. It is located above the resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo in Belluno, northern Italy. The mountain's name means ''Midday Peak'' in the local dialect, as the sun appears directly above the peak at midday from Cortina. The climb usually starts from the Refuge Croda da Lago on the road to the

Giau Pass The Giau Pass ( it, Passo di Giau) (Ladin: ''Jof de Giau'') (el. 2236 m.) is a high mountain pass in the Dolomites in the province of Belluno in Italy. It connects Cortina d'Ampezzo with Colle Santa Lucia and Selva di Cadore. It is ...

. Climbing gear and slings are required.

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