Do you prefer peaceful walks or extreme adventures? At Rifugio 5 Torri in Cortina, you can have both experiences! Located in the heart of the Ampezzo Dolomites Natural Park, this refuge serves as the ideal starting point for exploring a pristine natural environment rich in extraordinary biodiversity.
Surrounded by the majestic Five Towers, between the Olympic city of Cortina d'Ampezzo and Falzarego Pass, the refuge offers breathtaking panoramas and an atmosphere of absolute tranquility. Torre Grande, at 2,361 meters, is the highest of this striking rocky complex, which also includes Torre Seconda, Torre Latina, Torre Quarta, and Torre Inglese.
The surrounding trails are of medium and medium-easy difficulty, perfect for invigorating high-altitude trekking suitable for families as well. Whether you're a nature enthusiast seeking relaxation or an adventurer looking for exciting challenges, Rifugio 5 Torri is your ideal destination.
Book now and experience an unforgettable summer immersed in the wonders of the Dolomites!
Getting to the Refuge
IMPORTANT: SUMMER ROAD CLOSURE
(From June 16 to September 21)
During summer, the only road leading to the refuge is closed.
In August, a shuttle service operates from Cianzopè locality
(near the barrier)
available from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM,
without reservation required
Emergency contacts:
PAOLO + 39 327 5663056
BRUNO +39 347 5107048
Shuttle cost: €10 per person per trip
ON FOOT- FROM FALZAREGO PASS - BAI DE DONES
From Falzarego Pass (Bai de Dones locality, where the Cinque Torri chairlift parking is located), take trail number 425.
The trail soon meets the paved road leading to Rifugio Cinque Torri. The same trail allows you to tour the Five Towers and visit the trenches.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Elevation gain: approximately 400 meters
- FROM FALZAREGO PASS - CIANZOPÈ
From Falzarego Pass (a few switchbacks further south toward Cortina, in Cianzopè locality), follow trail 439 leading to Rifugio Cinque Torri.
Duration: 2 hours - Elevation gain: approximately 500 meters
- FROM GIAU PASS
- From Rifugio Giau square via trail 443, framed by the beautiful Ampezzo panorama overlooking the Cristallo, Sorapis, and Croda da Lago mountain groups, we reach the "Forame" junction. The subsequent trail features a steep climb along several steps and a series of ups and downs, though short, but quite steep and tiring.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes - Elevation gain: approximately 300 meters
- From Rifugio Giau square via trail 452 to Rifugio Averau, then descend via trail 439.
Duration: 2 hours - Elevation gain: approximately 300 meters
Duration: 2 hours - Elevation gain: approximately 300 meters
- FROM RIFUGIO PALMIERI (CRODA DA LAGO)
Starting from its southern shore where the refuge is located, continue on trail 434. Soon you reach a wooden gate arriving at a forest, passed at the junction for Val di Formin. Beyond the small bridge, trail 437 proceeds on the left bank of the stream and, with some slightly steeper sections, reaches the steep wooden bridge over Ru dei Loschi and the exposed consolidated scree ridge, with views of the underlying Ru de Formin gorge. With gentle ups and downs in the forest, cross the bridge over Rio Costeana, finally reaching Ponte di Ru Curto (4km after Pocol village, on the road from Cortina to Giau Pass). After crossing the state road, take a steep, wooded trail 439 that quickly gains considerable elevation, offering beautiful views toward the Boite Valley. Deviating left for about a hundred meters, you reach Cason de Claudio (1,981m), a charming private hut overlooking Forcella Giau and Ponta Lastoi de Formin. Continuing on trail 439 leads to Rifugio Cinque Torri (2,137m).
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes - Elevation gain: approximately 600 meters
- FROM RIFUGIO FEDARE
Take trail 464 to Rifugio Averau, then descend via trail 439.
Duration: 2 hours - Elevation gain: approximately 400 meters
Duration: 2 hours - Elevation gain: approximately 400 meters
BY BUSFrom the bus station in downtown Cortina, take the DolomitiBus heading towards Passo Falzarego and get off at the Cianzopè locality stop or at the Bai de Dones parking area.
Service valid from 09/06/2025
• To reach Passo Giau from Cortina d'Ampezzo and in the opposite direction
Service valid (provisional schedule due to construction work from 09/06/2025 until 27/06/2025 subject to extension)
Service valid from 14/06/2025 to 12/10/2025
- Fly Bus S.r.l. office in Cortina at Piazzale Stadio del Ghiaccio: open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 16:00. Closed on Sunday but tickets can still be purchased using an automatic machine.
- InfoPoint in the center: open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:15 to 12:45 and from 15:15 to 18:45. Closed on Sunday.
If you want to purchase tickets at a location other than Cortina SALES POINTS
ALWAYS CHECK THE NOTICES SECTION (Communications about ongoing work, diversions, strikes etc....)
ALWAYS CHECK THE NOTICES SECTION (Communications about ongoing work, diversions, strikes etc....)
BY CHAIRLIFTThe lift starts from the Passo Falzarego side (from the parking area in BAI DE DONES locality): a 4-seat chairlift that reaches Rifugio Scoiattoli in 8 minutes.
From this refuge, take trail 439 (downhill) and to the right of Torre Grande (of the 5 Torri) you'll find Rifugio 5 Torri.
Duration: 30 min – Elevation difference: approximately 200 meters
> TICKET PRICES (Valid from 07/06/2025 to 05/10/2025)
