Le Lac de Sorapis

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I completed this hike on 29 June 2025.
I didn't want to encounter too many people, so I decided to start at 6 a.m.
It took me 1 hour and 50 minutes to climb, taking my time.
There is a problem with the map: the route is correct but the data is not. This hike is 5.47 km long and has only 309 m of elevation gain.
I went with my 12-year-old Jack Russell and my 7-year-old Malinois. We had no problems on the route. There are no ladders or difficult passages for dogs, only stairs.
The hike is easy, even if you're not very fit. If you take your time, it's doable. The view is worth the effort.
We came back down around 9:30/10 a.m. and encountered a LOT of people. Be careful when choosing your time.

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Date of your route : Jul 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Despite overcast skies and rain during the climb, the trail was very busy. The duration of the climb also depends on the number of people you encounter, as you sometimes have to wait when you come across other hikers. The ground (rocks, roots, etc.) can be very slippery and muddy when it rains, so hiking boots are essential. I'm quite slow going uphill and it took us 2 hours to climb, with a maximum elevation gain of 300 m (+15 mins to sit down on a beach on the other side of the lake), and a little less time for the descent. The trail is easy to follow. No particular difficulties with the ladders and handrails, which are welcome on very slippery sections in wet weather. My sons explored some bunker ruins (remember to take a head torch and be careful as it can be dangerous). The lake is really beautiful.

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Date of your route : Jul 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We left at 8 a.m. and traffic was fine, but the return journey was difficult due to some complicated junctions. Leave earlier if possible.
The lake is beautiful but again very crowded.
The elevation gain is approximately 460 metres on both the outward and return journeys, taking 2 hours 15 minutes and 2 hours respectively. The data provided by the app is not accurate.

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Date of your route : Jul 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A route accessible to most people, very busy but the reward at the end is magnificent. Return via a different route, with no one else around but much more physically demanding, offering superb panoramic views.

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Date of your route : Jun 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Lake Sorapis is magnificent not only for its colour but also for the hike itself, which is varied and very beautiful.
I should point out that the description above is completely wrong in terms of elevation and duration. Perhaps this is intentional to avoid an invasion of tourists and discourage them?
It would be nice to update this description, which is completely inaccurate.
The hike starts at Passe Tre Croci, you can't miss it. Once you've taken the path, there is only one route, the 215. Just before you reach the lake, there is a fork to the left, but this is not for Lake Sorapis. The path is a round trip, so there is no risk of getting lost. The total elevation gain according to our two GPS devices is around 400/450 m (and definitely not 935 m ). It took us 3 hours and 15 minutes walking at a fairly normal pace (slowly for me on the way up and fairly quickly on the way down). This includes quick breaks for photos and drinks. Someone walking more slowly might take around 4 hours, but in no case 6 hours, unless walking very, very slowly or taking a picnic break of 2 to 3 hours.

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Lots of people on the circuit, difficult to pass. Not much elevation gain but quite technical. The lake is beautiful. Worth doing despite the crowds.

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Date of your route : Aug 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb hike, provided you set off VERY early if you want to avoid the crowds (we were there in August). We arrived at the lake around 8 a.m. (departure at 6 a.m.), and the landscape was breathtaking. When we left around 9:30 a.m., the crowds were starting to arrive, with their share of people who seemed only interested in finding the right spot for a successful selfie. The descent was much less enjoyable: it took us almost 3 hours because there were so many people coming up, in groups of 20 to 30 people in single file who wouldn't let us pass on the way down (there were 3 of us). This hike is definitely worth it, but it's best to do it out of season or very early in the morning. However, it is not recommended for people who are prone to vertigo.

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Date of your route : Aug 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We left on a Saturday, not too early, around 9 a.m. We parked about 300 metres from the start.
The circuit was busy, but I had expected a lot more people. You can overtake and be overtaken without having to stop all the time. There were just a few slowdowns in the tricky sections, which was quite funny, but honestly nothing too annoying. And this ride is really beautiful all along the circuit.
It took us 4 hours to do the round trip with lots of photo stops and a long break at the lake.
NB

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Date of your route : Aug 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike, but some of the information is incorrect: there is a 300-metre elevation gain and loss, and
not 630 as indicated. The route is beautiful, with no real difficulties for experienced mountain hikers. There are two secure passages, more for reassurance than out of real necessity.
The time given takes into account the numerous stops to cross paths, overtake and wait a little at tricky passages.
However, the hike is very crowded. We left early, which was fortunate! On our way back (around noon), there was a 300-metre queue in the opposite direction before the first tricky section, even though we had started at 7:30 a.m. without any problems.

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Date of your route : Jul 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike that ends at this turquoise lake. Not particularly difficult, apart from the slightly slippery rocks.

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A very beautiful hike on 12 June 2024. The well-marked trail is a real treat, although a section on a cable-lined ledge and two metal staircases may be challenging for those with a fear of heights, but a little help is all that's needed. The arrival at the lake is wonderful. The colour of the water surrounded by snow-capped shores was a lovely surprise, even in the clouds, as it rained from the last quarter of the climb. The weather did not spoil the fun at all and meant we were not bothered by too many people.

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Date of your route : Jul 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike, quite challenging for seniors like us. The climb is long and difficult. There are some exposed sections equipped with cables and ladders. Despite the good weather, the wet rocks didn't make things any easier.
The view is magnificent all the way up. When you finally reach the lake, you realise that it was worth the effort: MAGNIFICENT. The food at the refuge is not great! It's better to picnic by the lake.
The descent is quite difficult and sometimes requires the use of your hands and bottom.
It's hard to find the right words to describe these wonderful Dolomites. The best thing is to go there: we highly recommend it.
PP and MM

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Date of your route : Jul 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent, you have to earn the right to see the lake, but once you get there, it's an extraordinary experience.

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Date of your route : Jun 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike done on a rainy day, which meant there weren't too many people around, even though we started late in the morning (at 10 a.m.). The lake, still surrounded by snow, was magnificent even in grey weather. The route is easy and well described. Please note: wear proper hiking boots. Walkers wearing trainers may slip on the wet stones. Two sections are well secured with steps or a cable for those who are afraid of heights.

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Date of your route : Jun 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike with stunning scenery, culminating in the turquoise-coloured Sorapsis Lake.
The hike is not very steep, but most of it is over rocky ground. It can be slippery depending on the weather. The cable sections are very easy and not necessarily necessary. I did it with my dog and had no problems. You can walk around the lake (climb back up the small cliff), but it's not particularly interesting; half the way around is enough to get a different view. However, I would advise setting off very early. I left at 6.45 a.m. and there were four of us when we arrived at the lake, but on the way back down there were lots (too many) people coming up...

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