Monte Chiadenis

Monte Chiadenis
Monte Chiadenis seen from north.
Highest point
Elevation2,459 m (8,068 ft)
Coordinates46°37′37″N 12°43′41″E / 46.62694°N 12.72806°E / 46.62694; 12.72806
Geography
Monte Chiadenis is located in Italy
Monte Chiadenis
Monte Chiadenis
Parent rangeCarnic Alps

Monte Chiadenis (Friulian: Cjadenis) is a peak in the Carnic Alps, northern Italy, located between the comuni of Sappada and Forni Avoltri. It has an altitude of 2,459 m (8,068 ft).

During World War I (1915–1917) it was the site of fierce fighting between Italian alpini and Austrian Kaiserjäger.

In Friulian language cjadenis means "chains".

See also

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