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Nuvolau Hut

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Nuvolau Hut

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Location: Colle Santa Lucia, Belluno, Veneto, Italy

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1. From Passo Giau to Cinque Torri — ring tour

9.62km

03:55

420m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Rifugio Nuvolau — ring tour

6.29km

02:42

330m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Rifugio Nuvolau – Cinque Torri loop from Laste

10.6km

04:31

590m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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katzaa

September 5, 2018

Beautiful "exposed" mountain hut with a magnificent panorama! The Cinque gates seem like little stones in the landscape ... The way from Averau to Nuvolau is absolutely worth it!

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strato

March 11, 2019

One of the oldest mountain huts in the Dolomites founded in 1883 and the second highest along the Alta Via 1 route with its 2.575 meter height. Luckily it still preserves its original character, you can only climb up here on foot, there is no hot water or shower which also helps keeping it less crowded, at least in the evenings. The full panorama of the surrounding mountains is breathtaking. Best rifugio along the AV1, hands down. Even its name fits perfectly: cloud.

oscargynko

August 26, 2022

Arriving at Nuvolau and having a freshly made panini and a beer... God's pleasure!

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~ Luca ~

September 24, 2021

Refuge in an excellent panoramic position renovated during the summer of 2021

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oscargynko

August 26, 2022

Extraordinary views, without qualifying!

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Phil

July 29, 2023

the hike from the closest cable car (Rifugio Averau) on a summer day is similar to the exit of a subway station in term of people density ! Fortunately, the view on the top is rewarding. And the best comes when you go down on the north ridge: after 5 minutes, the crowd is behind and you can enjoy a very nice walk. Beware of the path: 2 short sections of 40m are equipped with a cable. Easy if you have a sure foot.

Jens

July 8, 2023

Great location, good food, very friendly staff. No water for showering, hardly any power sockets in the rooms, so a power bank is necessary.

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Nora

June 8, 2023

We walked today 8-6-2023 from Averau to Nuvolau (after starting at Passo Giau). To be clear: the stretch to Nuvolau is not for everyone as far as we are concerned. Today the stones and moss were wet. There was a real risk of falling. It's a real challenge...

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Marika Abbà

May 25, 2022

The Rifugio Nuvolau is located in an extremely panoramic spot at 2,575 meters above sea level. It can only be reached on foot, by bicycle or via ferrata.

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Tom

September 7, 2020

Hut at the highest point of the mountain.

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Brigitte Wimberger

September 12, 2023

Easy climb to the summit and rifugio, so there are crowds around, which quickly disperse after the lunch break.
The views are magnificent.
Burgers are grilled outside.

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Marco Tesselli

April 16, 2024

Wonderful place. Very popular but with a fabulous 360° panorama of the most famous peaks of the Dolomites.

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Hucki

September 13, 2022

how to describe this view?

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Bred Around

August 6, 2024

Beautiful refuge 🤩

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ExplorerD ⛰️

August 17, 2024

Fairly steep hike but beautiful views! The whole hike from Rifugio Averau is only on rocks and it might be hard to find the right path especially when it’s foggy. The elevation of Rifugio Nuvolao is over 2,550 meters, and you should know that the weather up here changes rapidly. Bring appropriate clothes such as a rain jacket, coat, and sunglasses/hat or anything to prevent sunburns importantly in the summer. I reached Rifugio Nuvolau in August at around 5 pm and it was really foggy but had exceptional views towards Cinque Torri and the rest of the Dolomites. It isn’t crowded when it’s foggy or rainy at the Nuvolau peak. Good location to rest and have a beer. The hikes leading to Nuvolau are not hard but not very easy. Overall a great destination in the Dolomites but be prepared!

Kristy ⛰️☀️

September 12, 2024

Very nice view, the via ferrata starts from there.

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Elevation 2,520 m

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Monte Nuvolao, 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo BL, Italien

www.nuvolau.com/

siorpaes@yahoo.com

+39 0436 867938

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Location: Colle Santa Lucia, Belluno, Veneto, Italy

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