Tre Cime di Lavaredo Guided Hike from Misurina

Overview

This guided Tre Cime di Lavaredo hike is the classic way to walk all the way around the Three Peaks, the most famous mountain in the Dolomites. We meet in Misurina at 08:00 and drive up the toll road to the Auronzo hut, already included, so you start high at about 2,320 m. From there your guide leads a 10 km loop with around 400 m of climbing, past the Lavaredo hut and the Forcella Lavaredo saddle to the Locatelli hut, facing the great north walls, then back by the Col di Mezzo pass. Along the way you learn about the geology, wildlife, alpine flowers and First World War front line of these slopes. The hike suits fit beginners, active families and anyone who enjoys mountain walking.

Highlights

• Walk the full loop around the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, symbol of the Dolomites
• Transport from Misurina and the Auronzo hut toll road included
• Forcella Lavaredo, the highest point of the loop at about 2,450 m
• The famous view of the north faces from the Locatelli hut
• Trenches and tunnels of the First World War front line
• A friendly guide explaining geology, wildlife and alpine flowers
• A 10 km route with about 400 m of climbing, suitable for fit beginners

Itinerary

1. Meet in MisurinaMeet your guide in Misurina at 08:00; the exact meeting spot is sent after booking.
2. Drive to the Auronzo hutAbout 15 minutes up the toll road to the start of the loop at about 2,320 m.
3. Lavaredo hut and Forcella LavaredoAn easy track and then a steady climb to the saddle at about 2,450 m, around 1 hour.
4. Locatelli hutA balcony path to the classic view of the north faces, with a break of about 45 minutes.
5. Forcella Col di MezzoA quieter descent and short climb below the west faces, about 1 h 15.
6. Return to the Auronzo hut and MisurinaClose the 10 km loop and drive back down to Misurina; the whole tour takes about 5 hours.

What's included

• Transport from Misurina to the Auronzo hut
• Toll road to the Auronzo hut
• Guided 10 km loop around the Tre Cime
• Forcella Lavaredo and the Locatelli hut viewpoints
• Introduction to geology, wildlife and First World War history

Not suitable for

• People with mobility impairments
• Wheelchair users
• People with heart problems or serious breathing difficulties
• Pregnant women
• Children under 8 years

Meeting point

Meet your guide in Misurina at 08:00; the exact meeting spot by the lake is sent after booking. From there the group travels together up the toll road to the Auronzo hut, where the hike starts, and returns to Misurina at the end. Hotel pickup is not part of this tour; if you are staying in Cortina d'Ampezzo or elsewhere in the area, our team can help arrange a transfer to Misurina.

Important information

• Wear proper hiking shoes with good grip; trainers are not enough on scree
• Bring a daypack with at least 1 litre of water, a packed lunch and snacks
• Pack a windproof and rain jacket: weather changes quickly above 2,000 m
• Bring a charged phone, sunglasses and sun cream
• Food and drinks at the mountain huts are at your own expense
• Halal food is limited at the huts; bring your own food or choose vegetarian dishes
• The guide may change or shorten the route for safety in bad weather or snow
• A moderate level of fitness is needed for about 5 hours of walking