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Nuvolau Loop Trek: Hike from Passo Giau via Rifugio Averau and Cinque Torri

San Vito di Cadore, Belluno · Veneto•1 day•Hiking · 2,575 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Belluno, Veneto
On your own?
Groups welcome too
Points
+17
Nuvolau Loop Trek: Hike from Passo Giau via Rifugio Averau and Cinque Torri
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The Nuvolau loop from Passo Giau

A trek to the summit of Monte Nuvolau, starting from Passo Giau, is one of those experiences that Guidders choose when they want to experience the most iconic Dolomites in a single itinerary.

Group chat a couple of days before

The experience

We are between Cadore and Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the heart of the Belluno Dolomites: here every step is a panorama. The path climbs towards the Averau Refuge, reaches the spectacular summit of Nuvolau, and closes a perfect loop passing by the famous Cinque Torri.

It is a complete, varied, and incredibly scenic excursion, perfect for those who want a "wow" day from beginning to end.

Nuvolau is a special peak: not very high, but with a strategic position that offers one of the most beautiful views ever. Here the landscape opens up to 360° and every direction tells a story.

The Guidders know it: this is one of those treks that everyone agrees on. Join the group and come and experience Nuvolau the right way, step by step.

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
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Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
700 m D+ · 8 km · 6 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 6 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Transport
✕Meals
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
2,575 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
6 h
Day
8 km · D+ 700 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 8 km
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Via Passo Giau 6, 32020 San Vito di Cadore 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
08:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Start from Giau Pass
"Setting off from Giau Pass."
09:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Heading to Averau Hut
We'll continue on towards the Averau mountain hut.
12:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Nuvolau Summit & Mountain Hut
We'll reach the summit of Mount Nuvolau.
13:30MOUNTAIN HUT
...descending towards the Cinque Torri (Five Towers)...
Heading down from the summit towards the Cinque Torri to complete our loop hike.

How do you get to San Vito di Cadore? 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.

Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Visor hat
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
First aid kit
RECOMMENDED

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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Ibex
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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 6 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
MOST POPULAR
✓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
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Nuvolau Loop Trek: Hike from Passo Giau via Rifugio Averau and Cinque Torri

Nuvolau Loop Trek: Hike from Passo Giau via Rifugio Averau and Cinque Torri

San Vito di Cadore, (BL) · Veneto
1 day · Hiking · 2,575 m
Elevation gain
700 m
Max altitude
2,575 m
Distance
8 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+17
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The Nuvolau loop from Passo Giau

A trek to the summit of Monte Nuvolau, starting from Passo Giau, is one of those experiences that Guidders choose when they want to experience the most iconic Dolomites in a single itinerary.

The experience

We are between Cadore and Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the heart of the Belluno Dolomites: here every step is a panorama. The path climbs towards the Averau Refuge, reaches the spectacular summit of Nuvolau, and closes a perfect loop passing by the famous Cinque Torri.

It is a complete, varied, and incredibly scenic excursion, perfect for those who want a "wow" day from beginning to end.

Nuvolau is a special peak: not very high, but with a strategic position that offers one of the most beautiful views ever. Here the landscape opens up to 360° and every direction tells a story.

The Guidders know it: this is one of those treks that everyone agrees on. Join the group and come and experience Nuvolau the right way, step by step.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
700 m D+ · 8 km · 6 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 6 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Transport
✕Meals

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 8 km
Meeting point 8:30San Vito di Cadore
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Start from Giau Pass
"Setting off from Giau Pass."
09:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Heading to Averau Hut
We'll continue on towards the Averau mountain hut.
12:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Nuvolau Summit & Mountain Hut
We'll reach the summit of Mount Nuvolau.
13:30MOUNTAIN HUT
...descending towards the Cinque Torri (Five Towers)...
Heading down from the summit towards the Cinque Torri to complete our loop hike.

How do you get to San Vito di Cadore? 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.
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Visor hat
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
First aid kit
RECOMMENDED

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 6 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
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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