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Reaching for the Sky: From Passo Giau to Rifugio Nuvolau

Colle Santa Lucia, Belluno · Veneto•1 day•Hiking · 2,500 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Belluno, Veneto
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Reaching for the Sky: From Passo Giau to Rifugio Nuvolau
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

From Passo Giau to Rifugio Nuvolau

A path that seems suspended between sky and rock, where every step reveals a new horizon. We will start from the Giau Pass, one of the most iconic places in the Dolomites, to undertake a panoramic walk through high-altitude meadows and majestic spiers, crossing the spectacular Cinque Torri group and the slopes of Averau.

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

The experience

The destination? The summit of Monte Nuvolau, where the oldest refuge in the Dolomites stands: a natural balcony among the clouds, from which the view sweeps 360° over the heart of the Dolomites.

From up there we can embrace with a single glance some of the most beloved peaks: Pelmo, Civetta, Marmolada, Tofana, Sorapìss… a spectacle that leaves you speechless.

✨ An excursion for those who want to be amazed and feel the mountain in all its beauty, among easy paths and dreamlike views. An experience to live together with the Guidders, step by step, emotion after emotion.

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.
+16 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
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+
650 m D+ · 10 km · 7 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 7 h and 650 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
✕Lunch
✕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
650 m
Max altitude
2,500 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
7 h
Day
10 km · D+ 650 m · 7 h
Map
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Via Passo Giau 6, 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
09:00PASS
Giau Pass
A particularly scenic alpine pass in the Dolomites. You'll find roadside parking and a mountain hut with refreshments available.
10:30VIEWPOINT
Ronde Cracks Adventure Hike
panoramic viewpoint on the Cinque Torri, a truly spectacular spot offering breathtaking views. This stunning location was also featured in the TV series "A Step from Heaven".
11:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Scoiattoli mountain hut
"breathtaking views of the majestic Tofana di Rozes"
11:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Averau Hut - Nuvolau Pass
Panoramic views to the south and west overlooking the Marmolada and Sella massifs.
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Nuvolau Hut
Perched atop the mountain in an exceptionally scenic location, it's the oldest alpine hut in the Dolomites. The views here are breathtaking, and made even more enjoyable by the freshly-made sandwiches and pastries.
16:00RETURN
Giau Pass
...returning to the starting point via an easier and incredibly scenic trail.

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.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Light fleece
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
K-way
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Jacopo L.
Jacopo L.
· 17 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Jacopo, an environmental hiking guide since 2014. I'm from Bassano del Grappa and I work mainly in the mountains: from the Venetian Prealps, quieter and wilder, to the wonderful scenery of the Dolomites. On my outings I love telling the story of places and of the people who lived them before us, bringing back the curious local legends and going looking for the particular animals and plants of the area. I love reading, and it's not unusual for me, mid-hike — deep in the forest or on an isolated rise — to open a book and read a passage aloud: with words our legs get lighter and our thoughts step away from the here and now to hold a moment of something timeless. I can't wait to take you on the next adventure. 📖 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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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 7 h with 650 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
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Reaching for the Sky: From Passo Giau to Rifugio Nuvolau

Reaching for the Sky: From Passo Giau to Rifugio Nuvolau

Colle Santa Lucia, (BL) · Veneto
1 day · Hiking · 2,500 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
650 m
Max altitude
2,500 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
7 h
Guiddy points
+16
7 photos
+3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

From Passo Giau to Rifugio Nuvolau

A path that seems suspended between sky and rock, where every step reveals a new horizon. We will start from the Giau Pass, one of the most iconic places in the Dolomites, to undertake a panoramic walk through high-altitude meadows and majestic spiers, crossing the spectacular Cinque Torri group and the slopes of Averau.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The destination? The summit of Monte Nuvolau, where the oldest refuge in the Dolomites stands: a natural balcony among the clouds, from which the view sweeps 360° over the heart of the Dolomites.

From up there we can embrace with a single glance some of the most beloved peaks: Pelmo, Civetta, Marmolada, Tofana, Sorapìss… a spectacle that leaves you speechless.

✨ An excursion for those who want to be amazed and feel the mountain in all its beauty, among easy paths and dreamlike views. An experience to live together with the Guidders, step by step, emotion after emotion.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
650 m D+ · 10 km · 7 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 7 h and 650 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
✕Lunch
✕Travel to Colle Santa Lucia

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:00Colle Santa Lucia
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:00PASS
Giau Pass
A particularly scenic alpine pass in the Dolomites. You'll find roadside parking and a mountain hut with refreshments available.
10:30VIEWPOINT
Ronde Cracks Adventure Hike
panoramic viewpoint on the Cinque Torri, a truly spectacular spot offering breathtaking views. This stunning location was also featured in the TV series "A Step from Heaven".
11:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Scoiattoli mountain hut
"breathtaking views of the majestic Tofana di Rozes"
11:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Averau Hut - Nuvolau Pass
Panoramic views to the south and west overlooking the Marmolada and Sella massifs.
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Nuvolau Hut
Perched atop the mountain in an exceptionally scenic location, it's the oldest alpine hut in the Dolomites. The views here are breathtaking, and made even more enjoyable by the freshly-made sandwiches and pastries.
16:00RETURN
Giau Pass
...returning to the starting point via an easier and incredibly scenic trail.

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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Light fleece
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
K-way
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Jacopo L.
Jacopo L.
17 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Jacopo, an environmental hiking guide since 2014. I'm from Bassano del Grappa and I work mainly in the mountains: from the Venetian Prealps, quieter and wilder, to the wonderful scenery of the Dolomites. On my outings I love telling the story of places and of the people who lived them before us, bringing back the curious local legends and going looking for the particular animals and plants of the area. I love reading, and it's not unusual for me, mid-hike — deep in the forest or on an isolated rise — to open a book and read a passage aloud: with words our legs get lighter and our thoughts step away from the here and now to hold a moment of something timeless. I can't wait to take you on the next adventure. 📖 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.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

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 7 h with 650 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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