{"id":656,"date":"2021-11-15T15:48:05","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T15:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/"},"modified":"2024-07-23T12:19:55","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T11:19:55","slug":"cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to hiking to Lago Limedes and Cinque Torri in the Italian Dolomites"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/#Nine_things_to_know_about_the_Lago_Limedes_%E2%80%93_Cinque_Torri_circuit_hike\" >Nine things to know about the Lago Limedes &#8211; Cinque Torri circuit hike<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/#1_About_Cinque_Torri\" >1. About Cinque Torri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/#2_Lago_Limedes_and_Cinque_Torri_hike_The_stats\" >2. Lago Limedes and Cinque Torri hike: The stats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/#3_The_map_of_the_Lago_Limedes_%E2%80%93_Cinque_Torri_Circuit_Hike\" >3. The map of the Lago Limedes &#8211; Cinque Torri Circuit Hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/#4_The_best_time_of_year_to_hike_the_Lago_Limedes_%E2%80%93_Cinque_Torri_Circuit_trail\" >4. The best time of year to hike the Lago Limedes &#8211; Cinque Torri Circuit trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/#5_Where_to_have_lunch_along_the_Lago_Limedes_%E2%80%93_Cinque_Torri_Circuit_trail\" >5. Where to have lunch along the Lago Limedes &#8211; Cinque Torri Circuit trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/#6_Getting_to_the_trailhead\" >6. Getting to the trailhead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/#7_Lago_Limedes_%E2%80%93_Cinque_Torri_Circuit_trail_description\" >7. Lago Limedes &#8211; Cinque Torri Circuit trail description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/#8_Possible_hike_extensions\" >8. Possible hike extensions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/#9_Alternative_ways_to_get_to_Cinque_Torri\" >9. Alternative ways to get to Cinque Torri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/#Where_to_stay_in_Cortina_DAmpezzo\" >Where to stay in Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/#Other_hikes_and_via_ferratas_around_Cortina_DAmpezzo\" >Other hikes and via ferratas around Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/#More_travel_and_hiking_resources_in_the_Dolomites\" >More travel and hiking resources in the Dolomites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/#Support_my_website\" >Support my website!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/&amp;t=Hiking%20to%20Cinque%20Torri%20In%20The%20Italian%20Dolomites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Hiking%20to%20Cinque%20Torri%20In%20The%20Italian%20Dolomites&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inafarawayland.com%2Fcinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Hiking%20to%20Cinque%20Torri%20In%20The%20Italian%20Dolomites&amp;body=https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/cinque-torri-day-hike-dolomites\/\"><\/a>This great half-day circuit hike near Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo kills two birds with one stone. It visits a beautiful alpine lake and explores the trenches around the famous Cinque Torri rock formation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nine_things_to_know_about_the_Lago_Limedes_%E2%80%93_Cinque_Torri_circuit_hike\"><\/span>Nine things to know about the Lago Limedes &#8211; Cinque Torri circuit hike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I know the area around Passo Falzarego like the back of my hand. I have hiked here plenty of times and ticked off almost every trail you can find on the map. Some of them, like the Lago Limedes &#8211; Cinque Torri circuit, I hiked multiple times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_About_Cinque_Torri\"><\/span>1. About Cinque Torri <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"22552\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-3-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22552\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-3.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"22551\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-7-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22551\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-7-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-7-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-7.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"22553\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-4-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22553\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-4.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cinque Torri, in direct translation from Italian, means Five Towers. It&#8217;s a unique rock formation in the Dolomiti Ampezzane group. The towers lie southwest of Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo and close to the Falzarego mountain pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great hike if you want to learn about the history of the battles fought here between Austro-Hungarian and Italian troops during World War I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole area around Passo Falzarego was a battleground. Many trenches, tunnels, and dugouts remain, including the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lagazuoi-tunnels-day-hike\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"654\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lagazuoi Tunnels<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Lago_Limedes_and_Cinque_Torri_hike_The_stats\"><\/span>2. Lago Limedes and Cinque Torri hike: The stats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance: <\/strong>9.7 km \/ 6 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 600 m \/ 1950 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: <\/strong>4-5 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of hike:<\/strong> circuit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiking difficulty: <\/strong>moderate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to go:<\/strong> June &#8211; October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Map: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46Rw9zz\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46Rw9zz\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tabacco 03<\/a> (Dolomiti Ampezzane)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nearest town:<\/strong> Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_map_of_the_Lago_Limedes_%E2%80%93_Cinque_Torri_Circuit_Hike\"><\/span>3. The map of the Lago Limedes &#8211; Cinque Torri Circuit Hike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1m88w5yk5zJEVNkpHN1H7tyZKqGxhhRw&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Above, you can view the map of the hike with marked trails, parking, and mountain huts. Click the arrow in the top left corner to see the map&#8217;s legend. Bear in mind this map is for reference only and should not be used for navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_best_time_of_year_to_hike_the_Lago_Limedes_%E2%80%93_Cinque_Torri_Circuit_trail\"><\/span>4. The best time of year to hike the Lago Limedes &#8211; Cinque Torri Circuit trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"22548\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22548\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"22549\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22549\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"22550\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-6-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22550\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-6-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-6.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-1-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22535\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-1-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-1-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The trail is accessible between June and October. If you want to photograph the reflections in Lake Limedes, you should go no later than August\/beginning of September. Any time after that, the lake dries out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love autumn colors consider going in the second half of October, that&#8217;s the peak foliage time. The whole valley below is filled with larch trees, which turn bright orange during Fall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Where_to_have_lunch_along_the_Lago_Limedes_%E2%80%93_Cinque_Torri_Circuit_trail\"><\/span>5. Where to have lunch along the Lago Limedes &#8211; Cinque Torri Circuit trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-14-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22536\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-14-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-14-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-14.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The great thing about hiking in the Dolomites is that you never have to worry about bringing food. There are always huts along the way where you can have your lunch. The Cinque Torri &#8211; Lago Limedes hike is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two mountain huts directly en route where you can stop for a meal: Rifugio Averau and Rifugio Scoiatolli. Both huts also offer overnight stays. I had the pleasure of staying at Rifugio Averau<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">, as it lies directly on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-one-guide-part-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alta Via 1<\/a>\u00a0traverse, which I backpacked a few years ago<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mountain-huts-in-the-dolomites-info\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"641\">Everything you need to know before staying in a mountain hut in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Getting_to_the_trailhead\"><\/span>6. Getting to the trailhead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By car<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The trailhead is approximately 20 minutes away from Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo, the nearest town. You can park your car free of charge in the lot directly opposite the restaurant &#8216;Da Strobel&#8217;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By bus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Dolomiti Bus line no. 30 operates at regular intervals between Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo and Passo Falzarego. You can check the schedule on Google Maps or the Mooveit app.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Lago_Limedes_%E2%80%93_Cinque_Torri_Circuit_trail_description\"><\/span>7. Lago Limedes &#8211; Cinque Torri Circuit trail description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 1: Rifugio Col Gallina to Lago Limedes (30 mins)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"22537\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-2-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22537\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-2-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-2-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-2-768x1149.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-2.jpg 802w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"22538\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22538\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The trailhead lies close to&nbsp;Rifugio Col Gallina. There\u2019s ample parking close to the refuge right along the road. On the opposite side, you can find a small restaurant called &#8220;Da Strobel&#8221;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow signs for Lago Limedes and Rifugio Averau along path no for the first part of the hike\u2014419, then 441. The trail climbs steadily through the larch forest. You should reach the lake in approximately 20-30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 2: Lago Limedes to Rifugio Averau (90 mins)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"22539\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-11-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22539\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-11-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-11-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"22541\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-13-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22541\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-13-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-13-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-13.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"22540\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-12-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-12-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-12-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After spending some time at the lake continue on trail no. 441 and follow signs for Rifugio Averau. The trail now leads above the treeline and climbs up to Forcella Averau (Forcella means saddle), then flattens and circles around Monte Averau to the Averau hut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to glimpse back now and again. You will have expansive views behind you with the distinct triangular Sass Di Stria, the dome-shaped Monte Lagazuoi, and the rose-shaped Tofane Di Rozes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Download the Peak Finder app to check the names of the peaks surrounding you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you reach Rifugio Averau, you will get your first glimpse of Cinque Torri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 3: Rifugio Averau to Cinque Torri (30 mins)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"22544\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-1-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22544\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-1-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-1-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"22542\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-16-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22542\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-16-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-16-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"22543\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22543\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From Averau hut, the trail drops towards the second refuge &#8211; rifugio Scoiatolli. Once at the hut, you\u2019ll see numerous paths toward Cinque Torri. Pick one and start exploring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous main pathways and scattered desire lines that lead all around Cinque Torri, right up to their faces, and around the eastern side of these five great monoliths. Climbers are often seen at their summits or clinging precariously to their walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily spend an hour exploring and then another hour taking in the views whilst lounging on one of the many deck chairs that belong to Rifugio Scoiatolli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 4: Cinque Torri to Rifugio Col Gallina (90 mins)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"22546\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-18-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22546\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-18-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-18-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-18.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"22547\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-17-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22547\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-17-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-17-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-17.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"22545\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-19-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22545\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-19-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-19-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lago-Limedes-Cinque-Torri-Circuit-Hike-19.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s time to get back to the trailhead. From rifugio Scoiatalli take path no. 440 back to where you started. The trail leads mainly through a thick larch forest. Thankfully, the views of the mountains on the other side of the valley will stay with you until the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you drop down to the road, follow trail no. 424 for another 500 meters back to the car park. The trail runs parallel to a small stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Possible_hike_extensions\"><\/span>8. Possible hike extensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Via Ferrata Averau (+ 2 hours)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Via-ferrata-Averau-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22556\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Via-ferrata-Averau-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Via-ferrata-Averau-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Via-ferrata-Averau-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Via-ferrata-Averau-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">If, like me, you\u2019re a keen adventurer looking for a challenge, you can combine this hike with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-averau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scramble to the summit of Mount Averau<\/a>.<\/span> The trail to the summit starts near the Averau hut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> To be able to do this extension, you will need to bring via ferrata equipment along and plan accordingly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Rifugio Nuvolau (+ 90 mins)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rifugio-Nuvolau-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22557\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rifugio-Nuvolau-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rifugio-Nuvolau-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rifugio-Nuvolau-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rifugio-Nuvolau-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you reach Averau hut, you can make a short detour and continue along path no 438. to Rifugio Nuvolau. I think this is one of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-mountain-huts-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\">the most photogenic mountain huts<\/a>\u00a0in the Dolomites, and the views from its deck are unreal! This will add another 170m of elevation gain from Rifugio Averau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12254364599\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Alternative_ways_to_get_to_Cinque_Torri\"><\/span>9. Alternative ways to get to Cinque Torri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The quickest way: Cinque Torri chairlift<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are feeling under the weather but still want to explore the area around Cinque Torri, you can take the chairlift\u00a0that runs\u00a0directly to Rifugio Scoiatolli. Park your car at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/zCGJ5bw5Antu7TuR6\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/zCGJ5bw5Antu7TuR6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the bottom of the chairlift<\/a> and get a roundtrip ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The shortest way: Hike from Rifugio Cinque Torri<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cinque Torri hut was built right at the foot of the Five Towers and only 100 vertical meters below them. You can reach the towers within 30 minutes of leaving the hut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it&#8217;s possible to drive to Cinque Torri hut, the access road is restricted. During the summer and autumn seasons, when the hut is open, you will need a reservation for an overnight stay to be able to drive on this road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Cortina_DAmpezzo\"><\/span>Where to stay in Cortina D&#8217;Ampezzo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/villa-gaia-cortina-d-ampezzo.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" 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