Langkofel ([laŋˈkofl]; Italian: Sassolungo [ˌsassoˈluŋɡo]; Ladin: Saslonch; 3,181 m) is the highest mountain of the Langkofel Group in the Dolomites in South Tyrol, Italy. The name translates to "long peak" / "long rock" in all three languages. It stands over the Ladin community of Val Gardena.

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Langkofel
Saslonch / Sassolungo
Highest point
Elevation	3,181 m (10,436 ft)
Prominence	1,124 m (3,688 ft)[1]
Isolation	11.82 km (7.34 mi)
Listing	Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates	46°31′29″N 11°44′7″E
Geography
Langkofel Location in the Alps
Location	South Tyrol, Italy
Parent range	Dolomites
Climbing
First ascent	1869

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The mountain is a serious climb, and it is essential to bring full climbing equipment. Pitons line the main routes. The normal route starts at the Sella Pass, at about 2,200m above sea level. Paul Grohmann was the first to reach the summit in 1869.^[2]