Mountain Ranges of Italy​
traversing the Italian Alps, the Apennines and the Dolomites
Photo: the Dolomites of Trentino Alto Adige/South Tyrol
Latest page update: 23 January 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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The three main Mountain Ranges of Italy are the Italian Alps, the Apennines which form the spine of the country and the Dolomites in the north east.
There are points of crossover between the three mountain ranges, the Apennines touching the Ligurian Alps in the north west being one example while the Dolomites also form part of the Southern Limestone Alps. At 4,809 metres above sea level, the highest mountain in Italy is Monte Bianco, better known by its French name: Mont Blanc. |
THE ITALIAN ALPSThe Italian Alps cover the northern regions of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Valle d'Aosta, Piedmont, Trentino Alto-Adige, Lombardy, the Veneto and . Highlights include the Matterhorn and Monte Bianco.
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THE APENNINESThe Apennines are commonly considered as the "Spine of Italy". They stretch some 750 miles from the Ligurian Alps in the north west down to Reggio Calabria in the south, close to Sicily.
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The DolomitesThe Dolomites cover the north eastern regions of Veneto and Trentino Alto-Adige/South Tyrol. With some of the country's most spectacular scenery, the Dolomites can be visited all year round.
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Mountains of ItalyAside from the mountain ranges detailed on this page, there are a number of mountains scattered across the country including its two most famous volcanoes: Mount Vesuvius and Mount Etna.
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