Passo Giau - Col de Forcella Ambrizzola
One of the most beautiful hikes in the area, in our opinion. At the foot of the Mondeval massif, equipped climbing routes. So many marmots that you can see them everywhere, especially in the valley before the first pass. Option to continue to the Col della Puena. Many options for returning if you have arranged transport.
Details
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
–
–
-
Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.01 mi -
Average duration: 5h 10 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
-
Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,208 ft -
Descent: - 2,188 ft -
-
Highest point: 7,730 ft -
Lowest point: 6,991 ft
-
Country:
Italy
-
Area: Alps -
City:
Colle Santa Lucia -
Start/End: N 46.482482° / E 12.053969° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 7,333 ft - Passo di Giau
- 1 : mi 0.35 - alt. 7,303 ft - Forcella di Zonia
- 2 : mi 0.61 - alt. 7,320 ft - Forcella de Col Piombin
- 3 : mi 1.58 - alt. 7,726 ft - Forcella di Giau
- 4 : mi 3.3 - alt. 7,461 ft - Forcella Ambrizzola
- 5 : mi 4.93 - alt. 7,441 ft - Lago Delle Baste
- S/E : mi 7.01 - alt. 7,352 ft - Passo di Giau
Other walks in the area
Tour of the Cinque Torri via Lake Limides
Visorando Member
6.34 mi
+2,136 ft
-2,119 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cortina d'Ampezzo (Belluno)
This hike will take you close to the Cinque Torri, five stone towers overlooking the Cortina d'Ampezzo valley, and follow in the footsteps of the conflicts between Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops during the First World War (trenches, barracks, etc.). The passage by the magnificent Lake Limides will offer you a refreshing and bucolic break.
Lake Coldai
7.27 mi
+2,493 ft
-2,467 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Alleghe (Belluno)
Medium to difficult hike. No technical sections but 800 metres of elevation gain.
The start of the hike is located in a ski resort, so the first part follows a piste.
The hike then arrives at Col dei Baldi (it is possible to arrive directly here by cable car in high season and "only" climb 450 metres).
The last part of the hike connects the Col dei Baldi to Lago Coldai on a rocky trail that climbs for about 3 kilometres and 450 metres of elevation gain.
Cascata Ru de Rialt
1.24 mi
+554 ft
-554 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Alleghe (Belluno)
A short, easy hike to discover a beautiful waterfall.
The hike starts in Alleghe and follows the lake.
Be sure to wear proper hiking boots, as the end of the hike is on a small scree slope.
The Great Sorapis Circular Loop
9.59 mi
+3,858 ft
-3,871 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Cortina d'Ampezzo (Belluno)
The walk begins with an ascent via the Tre Croci Pass and then Marcuoira before reaching the heights above Lake Sorapis. This is followed by a very scenic descent towards Valbona. Finally, you head back up towards the starting point along a forest track.
Fanes Canyons and Waterfalls
5.65 mi
+1,539 ft
-1,539 ft
3h 55
Difficult
Departure from Cortina d'Ampezzo (Belluno)
A hike along the water that will take you as close as possible to the Fanes Waterfalls (passing under the waterfalls) a few kilometres north of Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Please note: read the warnings in the practical information section.
Via Ferrata enthusiasts can take cable passages close to the waterfalls (bring the appropriate equipment).
Le Lac de Sorapis
6.99 mi
+2,913 ft
-2,913 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cortina d'Ampezzo (Belluno)
Lake Sorapis is a magnificent turquoise lake of glacial origin at the foot of the peak known as Le Doigt de Dieu (God's Finger).
Please note: a user reported on 15 June 2025 that
>the cumulative elevation gain according to our two GPS devices is approximately 400/450m (and definitely not 935m) , and it took us 3 hours and 15 minutes walking at a fairly normal pace.
Loop around the Sella massif from Boè
3.04 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,375 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Corvara in Badia - Corvara (South Tyrol)
This circuit on the eastern slope of the Sella massif is a very accessible loop hike with minimal elevation gain and no major technical difficulties. However, you do need to be in good physical shape. Geologically speaking, it's really cool because the hike passes through rock formations typical of the Dolomites and offers breathtaking views.
Lac Vert and Lac de Limo from the Pederu refuge
9.27 mi
+2,228 ft
-2,205 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Marèo - Enneberg - Marebbe (South Tyrol)
Set in the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park, this hike through mountain pastures, streams and steep mountains will allow you to discover several mid-mountain lakes.
For more walks, use our search engine .
The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.
