Monte Chiadenis

Monte Chiadenis
Monte Chiadenis seen from north.
Elevation	2,459 m (8,068 ft)
Location
Monte Chiadenis  Italy
Range	Carnic Alps
Coordinates	46°37′37″N 12°43′41″E / 46.62694°N 12.72806°E / 46.62694; 12.72806Coordinates: 46°37′37″N 12°43′41″E / 46.62694°N 12.72806°E / 46.62694; 12.72806

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 seat of fierce fightings between Italian alpini and Austrian Kaiserjäger.

In Friulian language cjadenis means "chains".

See also

• War of the Mountains 1915–1918