Pocol
Pocol is a village and ski resort in the Veneto region of northeast Italy. The village is a località of the comune of Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the province of Belluno.
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| Coordinates | 46°31′34″N 12°06′57″E |
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| Skiable area | km² |
| Lift capacity | skiers/h |
Location of the province of Belluno
Tomb of General Antonio Cantore in Pocol cemetery
Geography
Pocol lies in the Dolomites, at 1,535 meters above sea level.
History
Pocol also has a war cemetery established in 1935 which contains the remains of 9,707 Italian soldiers (4,455 unknown) and 37 Austrians.
Economy
Pocol is a popular area for skiing and snowboarding.
References
- Dolomiti.org interactive map showing Pocol
- Maplandia location of Pocol
- Pocol War Cemetery information
- Ski and Snowboard Europe information on Cortina d'Ampezzo, including Pocol
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