Anello delle 5 Torri - Passo Giau Rifugi Averau, Nuvolau, Scoiattoli e 5 Torri

Ring of the 5 Torri starting from Passo Giau visiting the Averau Refuge, the Nuvolau Refuge, the Scoiattoli Refuge and the 5 Torri Refuge
From Passo Giau begins one of the excursions considered among the most panoramic and evocative of the Ampezzo Dolomites: the tour of the Cinque Torri is a very exciting ring trek, characterized by a succession of splendid panoramic sceneries that overlook the most remarkable and characteristic mountain groups of the fantastic Dolomites.
It winds along 4 well-known alpine refuges (Averau, Nuvolau, Scoiattoli and 5 towers) and climbs, for those who wish, up to the scenic top of the Monte and Rifugio Nuvolau, the latter characterized by a fabulous 360° absolutely vast panorama ed, charming. Furthermore, since it is a relatively simple route, with a not exactly excessive positive difference in height, it can be tackled by anyone with a minimum of physical and technical preparation in a mountain environment.
From Passo Giau, behind the hotel-restaurant, take path 452 on the left to reach the Averau and Nuvolau refuges. Subsequently, we descend to the Scoiattoli refuge and enter the Dolomite complex of the Cinque Torri. After having passed the refuge of the same name, we continue along trail sign 443 to return to the starting point again.
Data sheet
Difficulty: E
Total duration: 4.30/5.00 h
Intermediate times: 1.30/2.00 h for the ascent to the top and Rifugio Nuvolau, 1.30 h to descend to Rifugio Cinque Torri passing by Rifugio Scoiattoli and the Cinque Torri complex, 1.30 h to complete the loop
Total height difference: about 700 m including the various ups and downs
Length: 11km
Starting point: Passo Giau 2236 m
Arrival point: Passo Giau 2236 m
Maximum altitude: Nuvolau refuge 2575 m
Refuges and/or bivouacs: Ref. Averau 2413m, Ref. Nuvolau 2575 m, Ref. Scoiattoli 2255 m, Ref. Cinque Torri 2137 m
Signage: CAI paths 452, 464, 439, 443
Additional notes: the section that returns from the 5 Torri Hut to the Giau Pass (path 443) is characterized first by a steep descent along various demanding steps, then by a series of relatively exposed and tiring ups and downs which can create more than a few difficulty, especially for beginners and for those suffering from vertigo
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00:00 Introduction
00:57 start of the trek
02:42 arrival averau
03:33 Nuvolau arrival
05:21 arrival Scoiattoli
08:57 arrival 5 towers
09:28 return and conclusions