Passo Falzarego to Forcella Nuvolau via Rifugio Averau
Cortina d'Ampezzo · about 1 h by car from Belluno
The walk
7.2 km out-and-back walk near Cortina d'Ampezzo, up to Rifugio Averau - Forcella Nuvolau, 392 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 2097 and 2442 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Il Capriolino in Vodo di Cadore (18.0 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Belluno: about 1 h (42 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Belluno, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
46.49972,12.04046
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Cortina d'Ampezzo and start the walk.
- 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Il Capriolino in Vodo di Cadore, 18 km by car.
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