Rifugio Lagazuoi
Rifugio Lagazuoi
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Mount Lagazuoi is located halfway between Cortina d'Ampezzo and Alta Badia. Departing from the Falzarego Pass, the top of Mount Lagazuoi can be reached in 3 minutes with a modern cable car. In summer Mount Lagazuoi offers scenic hiking and rock climbing areas and an extensive Open Air Museum with itineraries through trenches and tunnels from World War I. In winter it boasts spectacular ski runs such as the Armentarola piste, considered one of the most spectacular slopes in the Alps. Being part of Dolomiti Superski ski carousel, Mount Lagazuoi is connected to the slopes of the adjacent ski areas. Lagazuoi EXPO Dolomiti is a brand new location for exhibitions and meetings next to the top station of the cable car and has been designed to highlight every form of art and culture. The Lagazuoi Refuge is the highest and the largest mountain hut in Cortina d'Ampezzo and boasts the most panoramic terrace in the Dolomites and a Finnish outdoor sauna.
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fi_decorso
Milan, Italy68,790 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Located just below the top of Piccolo Lagazuoi, the refuge of the same name is truly an excellent stop, whether short or long, to enjoy its comfortable hospitality, as well as a vast circular panorama of rare beauty. The refuge is welcoming, with excellent cuisine, well managed and equally well organized even in the busiest moments. Normally you get there from Passo Falzarego by path or by cable car.
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Written 21 April 2024
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adrian p
Melbourne, Australia84 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Family
The tunnels are an absolute must, one of the best hiking things we have ever done. Took our kids 8yrs old and 10yrs old, and my 70yrs old parents.

The views from the top of the cable car are amazing the day we went, clear and we could see for miles.

Tips:
- You can hike up and cable car down or catch the cable car up and hike down - this is the way we did it (tough on the knees though)

- if hiking down from top, the tunnel track starts right next to the cable car (at the top), it is well signed. The tunnel starts after a 10min walk.

- if hiking from the bottom take the 402 trial from the back of the cable car park, up about a 1km and then follow signs to tunnels "Gallery". The helmet hire people will provide instructions and a map.

- cable car, one way, is €11 adults and €6 kids. Leaves every 20mins and takes a couple of minutes to get to top.

- the walk/climb is around 2km long (1km in tunnel and 1km out of the tunnel roughly). The height gain or loss (depending which way you go) is 600m. So it is steep, very steep, the whole way.

- it is like a giant spiral staircase inside the tunnels. The steps are uneven, wet, slippery and some are quite tall. But there is a cable hand rail most of the way.

- hire helmet with head torch (€8) from small wooden office next to base of cable car. Helmet is not mandatory, plenty people without and some with cycle helmets, but a torch of some kind is a must.

- Can hire carabiner to attach to the cables, might be good for kids but ours didn't need it.

- Scared of heights? - then don't do this. There are sections on the cliff edges with cables to hang onto and very steep sections with cables. I am a little scared of heights but I managed ok.

- Claustrophobic? - might be a challenge, it is in tunnels but they are quite wide (3-4 people wide) and there are regular short side tracks with openings out to cliff faces.

- wear good shoes, the trail is very rocky , slippery and wet. Walking poles are good for the bottom part of the walk. We didn't use them inside the tunnels.

- take layers of clothing for the tunnel it is quite cold inside. It was 30 degrees in Ortesei the day we went and still very cold inside the tunnel.

- some of the tunnel side shoots are great for a lunch spot with a magic view from the cliff edge.

- as far as I could make out there are 2 main tunnels. We only went down one. But we did explore a lot of side shoots. You can't get lost, there are plenty of signs (in English too).
Written 6 July 2017
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Michelle S
Derby, UK569 contributions
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I am sure Lagazuoi is great for skiing, but I went in June and had a wonderful day exploring the World War One tunnels, and taking the Austrian Troop path down to the cable car station below this majestic mountain.

I would recommend Lagazuoi to anyone who wants 360° views of the Dolomites including Marmalada, anyone who wants to understand more about the unique 'war of the tunnels' and any one who loves to walk and enjoys exposure...
Written 7 July 2008
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luckygreen
Shepherd, MI619 contributions
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Sept 2011 • Couples
My partner and I wanted to make the most of our one day excursion into Italy and wanted to do one special thing. I decided on the Lagazuoi lift as a nice surprise for my man, Bill. It is only one of two area lifts open late in the season and was not too far removed from our B&B in La Villa; except that we took a wrong turn and ended up quite a bit farther away! I wasn't quite sure exactly how to get there but programming the GPS to Passo di Falzarego brought us right to the base of the lift (after the one little detour of 45 minutes!). I was so grateful that we'd gotten there in time for the trip up prior to closing.
I'd failed to inquire how Bill feels about small enclosures and great heights. He was a bit anxious but soon settled in. On the ride in the cable car (think James Bond movie) all I could do was flit from window to window saying in awe, "Wow!" Several of my male companions volunteered that they were thinking things other than "wow". It's a pretty dramatic climb.
Once at the top we had time to walk the kind of steep (if you have mobility issues) incline up to the refuge at the top. There is also a WWI tunnel that can be explored but Bill's knee was giving him fits so we skipped that; instead opting to share a cold brewed beverage. The views were absolutely spectacular. We really felt like we were on top of the world. I would recommend this to any one who loves an unobtructed view, who is not afraid of heights, and appreciates a different perspective from time to time. A wonderful experience!
Written 14 October 2011
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Babi14
Perugia6 contributions
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If you're planning to go to Cortina d'Ampezzo rather than Corvara, Alta Badia, do not miss Lagazuoi. You have to reach Passo Falzarego and then you take the slope to get to almost 3000 meters above the sea. From the arrival you will be shocked by the spectacular view: Tofane, Conturines, Civetta, Cristallo, Marmolada. Some of the most beautiful mountains of the Alps.
There's a refuge, if you want to rest, but then, if you have your skis with you, you should really go down and try the red slopes. The one on the right is 3 kilometers long and along the way you can find the holes where the 1st world war soldiers used to stay to check the Falzarego pass.
Then you can take the slope on the left and live a dream: it's a 8,5 kilometers long slope, surrounded by rocks, perfect snow and... silence. The beauty of this place cannot be easily described. My advice is to enjoy it and then to stop at SCOTONI, famous refuge where you can eat superb grilled meat and vegetables, or drink a "grappa" looking at the mountains around you. At the end of the slope, you will be roped by horses paying 2 €/person and in this way you'll reach Armentarola hotel (nice hotel to stay, by the way) and then you'll be able to go back to Falzarego by bus (5€/person) or to go back skiing in Alta Badia.
If my english was not clear enough, take a look to the map and the website of this zone:
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Written 14 March 2007
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PAUL C
WESTFORD258 contributions
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Sept 2019
My wife & I traveled with 16 other companions to hike the Dolomites the last week of September 2019.

The highlight of the week was our trip to Rifugio Lagazuoi and our overnight stay. We took a gondola up to this incredible mountain top hut. Unfortunately, it was socked in with clouds on our ride up to Rifugio. We lugged our luggage on the path to the hut. Reservations were made in advance. We were fortunate to get a private room with a balcony looking out to the surrounding mountain peaks.

After putting our luggage in our room we were off for a brief hike to the WWI memorial on the edge of the mountain. We hiked the trail around the edge of the mountain up to the memorial site. The air was thin so taking it slow with measured steps was necessary in order not to become too winded. The scenery was beautiful. Several jagged peaks surrounded us. As we hiked our way along the trail, the sky cleared and sunshine broke through and was brilliant on the mountain peaks. Perfect for photos along the edge of the trail. We made our way back from the memorial as snow began to fall and the trail started to get icy.

Our group had a separate room for dinner that evening. Snow continued to fall as we had a few before dinner drinks. Dinner was good with plenty of food for all of us and plenty of wine served with dinner. We went to bed with snow falling into the evening. Our room was small about 14' X 8' with bunk beds lining one wall and a closet for cloths on the other wall. The 18 of us shared 3 bathrooms. This was not a problem throughout the night.

We woke to a couple of inches of snow and snow covered mountain peaks. The sunrise was spectacular against the backdrop of the snow covered peaks. There were many photographers out early to capture the beautiful sunrise. Both my wife & I rose early to snap photos. It was an incredible experience on the edge of the Dolomites snapping photos with a brilliant sun illuminating the mountains.

Breakfast was served early with a healthy array of food to choose from a buffet table. After breakfast, those of us hiking down the 2400 ft trail prepared ourselves for the chilly hike. The couple of inches of overnight snow made for an icy trail. No one had spikes or crampons for the hike. It was a slow hike down the first 800 ft until we got to lower heights and the melting snow line. There were no falls which is a testament to our leader/guide Matt Butler, from AdventureBug. He maintained a steady slow pace and gave all of us sufficient time to descend the mountain top.

The journey down was filled with historic value as we hiked past numerous huts built into the mountain by the Austrians in defending the Dolomites against the Italians trying to capture the range of mountains between 1915 - 1918. The spectacular scenery continued as we paused many times down the winding trail to take photos. Breaks were often to give all of us the necessary time to ensure our safety.

The entire experience at Rifugio Lagazuoi was an unbelievable adventure. The 3 star accommodations were what you would expect at the top of a mountain. The hiking and scenery are beyond words to describe. It was magnificent. Something I am so happy to have had the opportunity to experience with my wife, who feels as I do. If you have the opportunity to take an adventure to Rifugio Lagazuoi, Just do it.
Written 17 October 2019
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gullivertravels101
Montebenichi, Italy134 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2013 • Solo
I had heard from several friends that the trip to Lagazuoi was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, particularly in the winter for skiers. It didn't disappoint! While the slope back down to San Cassiano isn't particularly difficult or challenging (an easy descent for intermediate skiers), the views from this area of the Dolomites are truly spectacular. Part of the fun is the journey there - to Armentarola is an easy slope from above the Alta Badia area, and then the adventure begins. A bus ride, and then a ride up a steep rock face on a tram to reach the top. Worth every second of standing in lines! The views are simply beyond description. Take time, photos, and reflect. Then take the fun trail back down - 8 km - but stop in the Rifugi Scotoni where you can find the most amazing grilled meats for lunch. Then a leisurely ski back, including a 'horse-drawn ski lift' - a bit touristy but what the heck! You've just skied amongst the most beautiful and historically-important peaks in the world. What can be better than this??!!
Written 21 February 2013
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luv2travelmore
New Zealand105 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We booked 1 night with the intention of walking the WW1 Tunnels but the weather gods decided to dump some snow the night before we arrived, so on the 1st day of Summer we were greeted on the deck of the Refuge covered in about two foot of snow.The views were out of this world, indescribable!The Refuge was lovely and warm and the staff matched.Our room was small with wardrobe,desk,oil heater and 3 bunk beds with the warmest duvets known to mankind.The shared toilet came with a view over the mountains and were clean and tidy.It cost 13.50Europp for a Return Cable Car ticket to the Refuge and taking 3mins to the top.It is worth staying at the Refuge just for the amazing views and colours at sunset.The food was amazing, we were dished up Mac & Cheese (best ever) then Pork,carrots,potatoes with Mushroom Sauce followed by Caramel Creme Custard all very large portions!Staff are veryhelpful &friendly and spoke good English.We were glad we took the time to stay in something a little different from the usual Hotels. The road was well maintained and with beautiful scenery and reasonable width.We paid for 1/2 pension which included dinner & breakfast 59Euro pp.The bar had coffee,beer,chips etc...coffee 1.50euro Birra Grande 4.20euro Loved our stay, highly recommend to others.
Written 18 October 2010
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lazelle15
Whanganui, New Zealand56 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018 • Couples
I had been through the area 2 years ago when hiking the AV1. This time I had brought a group of cyclists through the area and we planned a daytrip here up to hike the Lagazoui. I don’t know why this isn’t promoted more and the hike through the tunnels is not to be missed. A lot of it is in pitch dark so a headlamp is absolutely necessary but its not too claustrophobic and we saw lots of young and old on the hike. We took the 8.40am Dolomiti bus up from Cortina to Passo Falzarego and walked up through the tunnels from there. They offer a fascinating insight into WW1’s fruitless battles and the hardship faced on the front lines in the mountains. It was a stunning day with clear skies. We did most of the little sidetrips on the way up and it took about 2 hours to come out at the top gondola. Had a nice lunch at the Rifugio and then took paths 401, 402, 412 back down to the road where we walked back up to Passo Falzarego in time to catch the 5.10 bus back to Cortina. It took us about 3 hours to walk back down but it was a leisurely stroll with stunning views across to Cinque Torri. A great day out.
Written 2 October 2018
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Dennis P
Merseyside, UK347 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2015 • Couples
We were staying at La Villa and some of our fellow guests had been to visit the tunnels and had recommended them. We took the bus from La Villa to the Falzarego pass.
Next to the cable car station is a small wooden hut, this is where you hire helmets and torches, It cost 8E to hire a helmet with a torch attached. It may be useful to take a hand torch as well as the torch on the helmet is in a fixed position.
We took the cable car to the top station, unfortunately it was a cloudy day and we didn't get any views, Follow the signs from the top station for the tunnels (Galleria), it is a good ten minute walk down a steep path and through some trenches to get to the top entrance of the tunnels. The terrain is rocky so it is advisable to wear your walking boots,
The tunnels are very extensive, about 1km of them, we were in the tunnels for over an hour. There are a number of places where you have the choice of different routes, There is some daylight as there are lookout points along the way. There are information signs at various point which have the bonus of being in English, on each sign there is a picture of the mountain and the height you are at. On steep sections a cable is provided and useful as the rock underfoot can be slippy in places. The tunnels are not that narrow and there is space for people to pass. We went early and there were not too many people in the tunnels.
When you come out of the tunnels there is a descent on rocky paths back to the pass. Overall it is over 2000 ft of descent through the tunnels and paths.

The tunnels are very interesting and do give you a feeling of what conditions were like for the soldiers in WW!. This is part of the "Lagazuoi 5 Torri" area an open air museum with trenches and museums etc

Well worth a visit as the tunnels are so extensive, Note that they are free to enter you only pay for helmet and torch hire and the cable car, you can ascend or descend through the tunnels.
Written 8 September 2015
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