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! TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO

HIKE IN THE ITALIAN
DOLOMITES: A COMPLETE
GUIDE
Hiking Tre Cime di Lavaredo is a Dolomites classic.
With its iconic three peaks, incredible photo
opportunities and the glorious views that the region
is known for, here are my top tips for hiking the Tre
Cime di Lavaredo / Drei Zinnen.

Imagine for me, if you will, swapping your office

views for saw-toothed mountain peaks bathed
in shades of red and gold. Underfoot, a fresh
crust of brilliant white. Cold autumn air stealing
what little breath hasn’t already been taken by
the incredible views.

Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? But this isn’t

Hollywood magic; this is hiking Tre Cime di
Lavaredo.

If you’ve been fantasising about trading in

blazers and board meetings for hiking boots and
breathtaking views, you’re not alone. Many of us
adventurous ladies feel the lure of the wild, but
planning a perfect escape can be as daunting as
navigating office politics on a Monday morning.

That’s where I come in!

ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE HIKING TRE CIME

I’ve hiked the gorgeous trails of Tre Cime di

Lavaredo several times, and not just because the
views are better than any corner office window!
I’ve explored here thoroughly, and you’ll get my
personal insights on the best views, detours and
accommodation options you won’t find
anywhere else.

Mountain peaks tower all around, turquoise

lakes punctuate alpine meadows, and a maze of
World War I tunnels weave through the rocks.
It’s such a beautiful introduction to the diversity
of the Dolomites.

Tre Cime isn’t exactly a well-kept secret, so it

gets crowded, especially in summer. But with a
touch of strategic planning (and who’s better at
that than us professional ladies?), you can enjoy
the awe-inspiring landscapes without feeling
like you’re at a networking event.

Haul your hiking boots from the back of the

closet and prepare for an adventure that
combines a healthy dose of outdoor activity with
picture-perfect landscapes to make your
Instagram friends green with envy. I’ve got all
the insider tips for exploring Tre Cime di
Lavaredo, including when to go, where to eat,
and how to avoid the crowds.

Let’s escape the office together and let the

Dolomites remind us of the adventure that
awaits beyond your computer screen. You’re
about to plan your best day hike yet. You ready?

Here’s everything you need to know about

hiking Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

HIKING TRE CIME DI

LAVAREDO STATS

DISTANCE | 10-12km circular

route

TIME | 3.5-4 hours

ELEVATION | +/- 400m

DIFFICULTY | Easy to
moderate

BEST IN | Late July or early

September

FACILITIES | Rifugi and

restaurants open during the
summer season, with parking
and toilets year-round

Table Of Contents

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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO
HIKING TRE CIME DI
LAVAREDO

WHY YOU SHOULD HIKE TRE

CIME DI LAVAREDO
The Tre Cime di Lavaredo are the poster child of
the Dolomite UNESCO World Heritage site for a
reason. The Tre Cime peaks themselves are
gorgeous, and this area also gives you insanely
beautiful views of the more distant mountains.

On a clear day, you’ll be treated to one of the

most iconic views in the Dolomites as the three
peaks glow gold in the sunlight. On more moody
days, you’ll be treated to shades of grey and
purple as clouds chase across the mountaintops.

No matter the weather, the Tre Cime are a

glorious sight to behold.

The hiking trail at Tre Cime di Lavaredo just visible winding

along the base of the mountains

You can add various detours onto the main Tre

Cime hike, making it shorter, longer, or more
exciting. You can even extend the hike as far as
Misurina. Alpine lakes, World War I tunnels and
via ferrati turn the area into an adventure
playground for adults!

Hiking Tre Cime di Lavaredo will be a highlight of

your trip to the Dolomites; I guarantee it!

Please practice Leave No Trace

principles; plan ahead, stay on trail,
pack out what you bring hiking,
properly dispose of personal waste,
leave areas as you found them, be
considerate of other hikers, and don’t
approach or feed wild animals.

WHAT’S IT LIKE HIKING TRE

CIME DI LAVAREDO?
As you hike Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the peaks
tower above you, making you feel like a tiny part
of a massive landscape. The views over the
Cadini range are mesmerising, and I stopped
constantly just to drink in the scenery.

Rifugio Lavaredo is a perfect place to sit on the

deck that wraps around the building to take in
the three peaks, the sparkling waters of Lake
Misurina far below, and distant mountains.

I sat here in the sunshine for ages, just drinking

in the beauty spread out before me.

Rifugio Lavaredo on the Tre Cime di Lavaredo hike

Cadini di Misurina from Tre Cime

Rifugio Lavaredo with the Tre Cime hiking trail visible beside it

From here, hiking Tre Cime di Lavardeo becomes

a little more challenging, but the mountain peaks
provide a constant distraction from any
struggles on the trail. I enjoyed taking detours to
avoid some of the more crowded parts of the
route and for the opportunity to see the
mountains from a different vantage point.

The final section of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo

hike is the hardest, but on a good day, you can
see for miles. I think it’s one of the best portions
for photographers.

TIP | Bring cash for the restaurants

and rifugi when you’re hiking Tre
Cime di Lavaredo. Most don’t have a
reliable enough phone connection to
provide card facilities.

TRAIL CONDITIONS HIKING TRE

CIME DI LAVAREDO
The Tre Cime di Lavaredo hiking trail is well-
marked and easy to follow, just like most of the
hiking routes through the Dolomites. There are
several different trails in the area, so you need to
pay attention to ensure you don’t take a wrong
turn.

You can complete the loop in either direction. I’d

previously recommended hiking Tre Cime di
Lavaredo in the anti-clockwise direction so
you’re facing the best views, but having done
both, I’m not sure it really matters.

Most people do the Tre Cime di Lavardeo hike in

the anti-clockwise direction, putting the peaks
on your left as you walk. It means the trail’s first
part is busy, but you reach the interesting
landmarks faster.

There’s a moderate elevation change of 400m

along the Tre Cime hike, but it’s pretty evenly
distributed between uphill and downhill.

The toughest section for me was the path down

from Rifugio Locatelli going anti-clockwise.
There’s a steep descent followed by an
immediate uphill slog, and I was seriously
sweating by the time I got to the top!

Hiking trails below Monte Paterno at Tre Cime

Distant views of Cadini fi Misurina from the Tre Cime di

Lavardeo hike

The terrain is easy underfoot with no technically

challenging areas and no special equipment
required unless you want to tackle a Via Ferrata.
It’s common to find snow and ice up here in
spring and autumn, so watch your step on the
steeper sections.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO
HIKING TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO
LOOP
We’re going to do this in the anti-clockwise
direction since that’s the most common route
and easiest to tackle if you think you might not
want to do the whole Tre Cime di Lavaredo hike.

1. RIFUGIO AURONZO TO FORCELLA

LAVAREDO VIEWPOINT | 2.2KM – 40 MINS

The Tre Cime di Lavardo hike starts at the

Rifugio Auronzo car park. Walk past the rifugio
and follow the wide gravel path 101 in the
direction of Rifugio Lavaredo. The Cadini range
will be to your right, and Tre Cime to your left.
You’ll know you’re going the right way when you
pass Capella Degli Alpini. This part of the hike is
flat and pretty busy.

The Tre Cime di Lavardeo hike from beneath Monte Paterno

Capella degli Alpini on the Tre Cime hike

You’ll quickly reach Rifugio Lavaredo. You

should stop here for a break on the deck even if
you’re not ready for a drink or snack because the
amazing views from here are phenomenal.

Once you’ve soaked it all in, the Tre Cime di

Lavaredo hike continues along path 101 to
Forcella Lavaredo, which I think is one of the
best viewpoints on the Tre Cime hike itself. After
this point, you’ll find that the path tends to get
quieter.

It seems that a lot of people hiking Tre Cime di

Lavaredo feel like they’ve seen the best of the
views at this point (or have to get back to catch
their bus down the hill)! If you’re short on time,
then I do think that this is a good point to bail
out.

Taking a break from hiking Tre Cime di Lavaredo on the deck at

Rifugio Lavaredo

2. FORCELLA LAVAREDO TO RIFUGIO

LOCATELLI | 2.2KM – 40 MINS

You’ll now be heading for Rifugio Locatelli /

Dreizinnenhütte along a wide path that’s mostly
slightly downhill. This is also a supply road, so
watch out for trucks heading up here to restock
the rifugio.

Go up to the rifugio to take a break and see the

gorgeous Piani Lakes behind. Continue past the
hut and along the gravel road past the pretty
Chiesetta San Bernardo.

A great reason to hike Tre Cime di Lavardo is the variety of

scenery – these are the Piani Lakes