Cima Dodici Summit – Italia Junction loop from Monte Zingarella

05:25

13.6km

700m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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Cima Dodici Summit

Highlight • Summit

Cima Dodici (also known as Cima XII), between Portule and Ortigara, is the highest peak on the Asiago Plateau, as well as in the entire province of Vicenza: 2,336 meters. It is divided between Veneto and Trentino, hence the two crosses on the summit: a wooden one in Veneto and a metal one in Trentino.

On the Plateau, more in the past than today, this peak was also called 'Ferrozzo' (an Italianization of the Cimbrian 'Freyjoch', meaning 'Yoke of Freya'), because the Cimbrians dedicated it to the Germanic goddess Freya. The toponym 'Cima Dodici', which is now the most widespread and official, was given to it by the inhabitants of Borgo Valsugana: in fact, at certain times of the year, it casts shadow over the town at precisely 12 o'clock. Together with the nearby Cima Undici and Cima Dieci (which similarly indicate the time based on the position of the sun behind them), it forms a sort of 'natural sundial'. It is precisely for this reason that the three peaks are often written on maps and texts as XII, XI, X... like on a clock!

A long and challenging road, through a striking and rugged karst landscape, especially in the final stretch where you climb the rocks: at the top, a breathtaking 360° view, with the sheer drop of the Valsugana beneath your feet!

it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cima_XII

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Portello di Galmarara

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9.98 km

Italia Junction

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From this point you can do the extra little loop that's recommended on bikepacking.com's version of the Asiago Loop, to a viewpoint north of Bivio Italia. It's tough but probably nice!

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