Punta La Marmora

Punta La Marmora (Sardinian: Perdas Carpìas) is a mountain in the Gennargentu range, Sardinia (Italy).

Punta La Marmora
The summit of Punta La Marmora, seen from Bruncu Spina
Highest point
Elevation1,834 m (6,017 ft)[1]
Prominence1,834 m (6,017 ft)[1]
ListingUltra
Coordinates39°59′17″N 9°19′27″E[1]
Naming
Native namePerdas Carpìas
Geography
Punta La Marmora
Parent rangeGennargentu

Geography

The mountain belongs to Ogliastra and Nuoro provinces, in the Barbagia mountain area of inner Sardinia. With its summit at an elevation of 1,834 m, it is the highest peak on the island. Dedicated to the Piedmontese geographer Alberto Ferrero della Marmora, it is included in the communal territories of Desulo and Arzana.

Punta La Marmora is situated just east of the approximate center of Sardinia and the summit offers good views of the entire island. On a clear day most of the coastline and all the surrounding peaks are visible.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Europe Ultra-Prominences" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-03-04.
  2. "Punta La Marmora". SummitPost.org. Retrieved 2014-05-24.


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