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Sorapis Trek: Discover the Dolomites' Most Beautiful Turquoise Lake

Auronzo di Cadore, Belluno · Veneto•1 day•Hiking · 1,924 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Belluno, Veneto
On your own?
No problem
Points
+17
Sorapis Trek: Discover the Dolomites' Most Beautiful Turquoise Lake
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The turquoise Sorapis lake

A trek to Lake Sorapis is one of those experiences that every Guidder should have at least once. We are in the Ampezzo Dolomites, above Cortina d'Ampezzo, and from the very first step you understand why this lake has become one of the most iconic in Italy.

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

The experience

The starting point from the area of the former Hotel Cristallo immediately leads into a spectacular path: you walk through woods and panoramic ledges, always with your gaze open to the surrounding mountains.

Then, suddenly, there it is: Lake Sorapis. Unreal color, milky turquoise water, nestled under the walls of the Sorapis group. One of those places that is even better in person than any photo.

It's not just a walk: it's an experience. The path alternates relaxed moments with more dynamic sections, making the hike always engaging. And when you arrive at the lake... you understand why everyone talks about it.

The Guidders know: Sorapis is not just a destination, it is a memory that remains. Join the group and come and experience this trek in the right way, together.

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.
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+ · 10 km · 5h30
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 5h30 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
1,924 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
5h30
Day
10 km · D+ 700 m · 5h30
Map
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Meeting point and departure from the former Hotel Cristallo., Via Valle Ansiei 178, 32041 Auronzo 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
08:30MEETING
Meeting point and departure from the former Hotel Cristallo.
Meet-up and departure point: the former Hotel Cristallo.
11:00LAKE
Reaching Lake Sorapis / Arriving at Lake Sorapis / We've reached Lake Sorapis! / Hike to the Stunning Lake Sorapis / Your Trek to the Turquoise Waters of Lake Sorapis
Reaching Lake Sorapis
12:30HIKING TRAIL
Lakeside Stop
Stop by the lake to soak in its stunning beauty.
15:00RETURN
Back to Base Camp
We'll head back to our starting point along the same trail.

How do you get to Auronzo 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.

Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Visor hat
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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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 5h30 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
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Sorapis Trek: Discover the Dolomites' Most Beautiful Turquoise Lake

Sorapis Trek: Discover the Dolomites' Most Beautiful Turquoise Lake

Auronzo di Cadore, (BL) · Veneto
1 day · Hiking · 1,924 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
700 m
Max altitude
1,924 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5h30
Guiddy points
+17
5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The turquoise Sorapis lake

A trek to Lake Sorapis is one of those experiences that every Guidder should have at least once. We are in the Ampezzo Dolomites, above Cortina d'Ampezzo, and from the very first step you understand why this lake has become one of the most iconic in Italy.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The starting point from the area of the former Hotel Cristallo immediately leads into a spectacular path: you walk through woods and panoramic ledges, always with your gaze open to the surrounding mountains.

Then, suddenly, there it is: Lake Sorapis. Unreal color, milky turquoise water, nestled under the walls of the Sorapis group. One of those places that is even better in person than any photo.

It's not just a walk: it's an experience. The path alternates relaxed moments with more dynamic sections, making the hike always engaging. And when you arrive at the lake... you understand why everyone talks about it.

The Guidders know: Sorapis is not just a destination, it is a memory that remains. Join the group and come and experience this trek in the right way, together.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
700 m D+ · 10 km · 5h30
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 5h30 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 · 10 km
Meeting point 8:30Meeting point and departure from the former Hotel Cristallo.
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:30MEETING
Meeting point and departure from the former Hotel Cristallo.
Meet-up and departure point: the former Hotel Cristallo.
11:00LAKE
Reaching Lake Sorapis / Arriving at Lake Sorapis / We've reached Lake Sorapis! / Hike to the Stunning Lake Sorapis / Your Trek to the Turquoise Waters of Lake Sorapis
Reaching Lake Sorapis
12:30HIKING TRAIL
Lakeside Stop
Stop by the lake to soak in its stunning beauty.
15:00RETURN
Back to Base Camp
We'll head back to our starting point along the same trail.

How do you get to Auronzo 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.
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Visor hat
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.

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 5h30 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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