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Cinque Torri and its charming mountain huts

Colle Santa Lucia, Belluno · Veneto•1 day•Hiking · 2,570 m
Experience
Day hikes
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INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Belluno, Veneto
On your own?
No problem
Points
+17
Cinque Torri and its charming mountain huts
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The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Cinque Torri and its mountain huts

A loop among the towers and the most iconic huts of Cortina.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

This loop leads you around the Cinque Torri of Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the heart of the Dolomites. It takes in some of the most famous huts in the area, the Averau and the Nuvolau, with almost lunar views. We start at the celebrated Passo Giau, framed by the Ra Gusela. The route alternates climbs and descents that show the peaks from ever-new angles, with stops at the huts along the way; during photo breaks, with a little luck, you may spot a marmot.

5 reasons to come - the Cinque Torri seen from every side - Rifugio Nuvolau, among the most panoramic in the Dolomites - Rifugio Averau and its kitchen - the start at the Passo Giau below the Ra Gusela - marmots, if it is your lucky day

Who it suits Moderate difficulty, with ups and downs: a little fitness is needed.

Cortina from above: come and walk it with the Guidders.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+17 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
700 m D+ · 11 km · 5 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5 h and 700 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Colle Santa Lucia
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
700 m
Max altitude
2,570 m
Distance
11 km
Duration
5 h
Day
11 km · D+ 700 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 11 km
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Via Passo Giau, 32020 Colle Santa Lucia provincia di Belluno, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
09:00MEETING
Giau Pass Parking Area
The meeting point is at the Passo Giau parking lot in Colle Santa Lucia.
10:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Averau Mountain Hut
Reaching our first mountain hut of the day, we can enjoy a short, revitalizing break.
10:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Nuvolau Refuge
One of our daily highlights: the breathtaking Nuvolau mountain hut!
12:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Five Towers Panorama Hike
Once we reach Rifugio Scoiattoli, we'll have a fantastic close-up view of the Cinque Torri.
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Cinque Torri Hut
Last but not least, the final mountain hut on our trek! Nestled at the foot of the Cinque Torri (Five Towers) on the south side, it continues to offer spectacular views.
14:00RETURN
Return hike
We complete the loop by heading back towards Passo Giau, crossing meadows where alpine farm animals graze. This is perhaps the most "challenging" section of the entire hike, as it features numerous short ups and downs that, while brief, may be felt in your tired legs.

How do you get to Colle Santa Lucia? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED

Your guide

Alessandro B.
Alessandro B.
· 15 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Alessandro, I'm 35 and I live in the heart of the Dolomites, in Cadore. I'm a mid-mountain leader with the Collegio Guide Alpine del Veneto and a UIMLA member, with a degree in Sport Science, an MTB guide and — yes — a sommelier too: after a hike, a good glass is never out of place. 🍷 I live the mountains in every form they come in: trekking, trail running, mountain bike adventures. Moving in nature is pure energy for me, discovery, feeling, and sharing it is the part of the job I never tire of. Panoramic ridge or woodland singletrack, the goal is the same: a real, active day that puts you back together. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Guida di Media Montagna

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 700 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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Cinque Torri and its charming mountain huts

Cinque Torri and its charming mountain huts

Colle Santa Lucia, (BL) · Veneto
1 day · Hiking · 2,570 m
Elevation gain
700 m
Max altitude
2,570 m
Distance
11 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+17
7 photos
+3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Cinque Torri and its mountain huts

A loop among the towers and the most iconic huts of Cortina.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

This loop leads you around the Cinque Torri of Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the heart of the Dolomites. It takes in some of the most famous huts in the area, the Averau and the Nuvolau, with almost lunar views. We start at the celebrated Passo Giau, framed by the Ra Gusela. The route alternates climbs and descents that show the peaks from ever-new angles, with stops at the huts along the way; during photo breaks, with a little luck, you may spot a marmot.

5 reasons to come - the Cinque Torri seen from every side - Rifugio Nuvolau, among the most panoramic in the Dolomites - Rifugio Averau and its kitchen - the start at the Passo Giau below the Ra Gusela - marmots, if it is your lucky day

Who it suits Moderate difficulty, with ups and downs: a little fitness is needed.

Cortina from above: come and walk it with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
700 m D+ · 11 km · 5 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5 h and 700 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Colle Santa Lucia

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 11 km
Meeting point 9:00Colle Santa Lucia
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:00MEETING
Giau Pass Parking Area
The meeting point is at the Passo Giau parking lot in Colle Santa Lucia.
10:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Averau Mountain Hut
Reaching our first mountain hut of the day, we can enjoy a short, revitalizing break.
10:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Nuvolau Refuge
One of our daily highlights: the breathtaking Nuvolau mountain hut!
12:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Five Towers Panorama Hike
Once we reach Rifugio Scoiattoli, we'll have a fantastic close-up view of the Cinque Torri.
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Cinque Torri Hut
Last but not least, the final mountain hut on our trek! Nestled at the foot of the Cinque Torri (Five Towers) on the south side, it continues to offer spectacular views.
14:00RETURN
Return hike
We complete the loop by heading back towards Passo Giau, crossing meadows where alpine farm animals graze. This is perhaps the most "challenging" section of the entire hike, as it features numerous short ups and downs that, while brief, may be felt in your tired legs.

How do you get to Colle Santa Lucia? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED

Your guide

Alessandro B.
Alessandro B.
15 outings with Guiddy
Guida di Media Montagna

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Alessandro, I'm 35 and I live in the heart of the Dolomites, in Cadore. I'm a mid-mountain leader with the Collegio Guide Alpine del Veneto and a UIMLA member, with a degree in Sport Science, an MTB guide and — yes — a sommelier too: after a hike, a good glass is never out of place. 🍷 I live the mountains in every form they come in: trekking, trail running, mountain bike adventures. Moving in nature is pure energy for me, discovery, feeling, and sharing it is the part of the job I never tire of. Panoramic ridge or woodland singletrack, the goal is the same: a real, active day that puts you back together. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

After your outing, you can share your story too.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 700 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Ibex
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