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Outdoors Passo Tre Croci, Cortina d'Ampezzo

Lago di Sorapis

An outdoor spot in Passo Tre Croci, Cortina d'Ampezzo, free to visit and worth about 5 hours. Best time to go: Jul–Sep.

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Lago di Sorapis in Passo Tre Croci, Cortina d'Ampezzo
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Why go

Milky turquoise lake reached by a 2-hour trail with ledges and ladders.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Cortina d'Ampezzo, alongside 3 activities, 3 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is SanBrite, 5.7 km away as the crow flies. Set aside about 5 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Passo Tre Croci
Price
Free
Time needed
5 hr
Best time
Jul–Sep

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Cortina d'Ampezzo, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    SanBrite

    Michelin-starred restaurant using produce from its own farm.

    Food · 5.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Enoteca Cortina

    Long-running wine bar in the center with a big Italian list.

    Drinks · 6.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Corso Italia

    Cortina's pedestrian main street for an evening passeggiata.

    Sight · 7.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Tre Cime di Lavaredo Loop

    10-km loop around the three iconic peaks via Rifugio Locatelli.

    Activity · 12 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Cinque Torri

    Chairlift to five rock towers with restored WWI trenches.

    Activity · 13 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Rifugio Averau

    Mountain hut above Cinque Torri with serious cooking and a terrace.

    Food · 14 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Lago di Sorapis is a stop on our Dolomites High Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Another curated outdoor spot in Cortina d'Ampezzo. See the full Cortina d'Ampezzo guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Cortina d'Ampezzo run from 0°C in January to 22°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Lago di Sorapis itself, we suggest: Jul–Sep.

Modelled monthly averages for Cortina d'Ampezzo from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Cortina d'Ampezzo weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Lago di Sorapis, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Lake Sorapis, 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo, Province of Belluno, Italy
Coordinates
46.52056, 12.22351
Destination
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

Lago di Sorapis: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lago di Sorapis?

Plan on about 5 hours at Lago di Sorapis. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lago di Sorapis?

Our pick: Jul–Sep. Insider tip: Start from Passo Tre Croci; not for those afraid of heights.

Is Lago di Sorapis free?

Yes, we list Lago di Sorapis as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Lago di Sorapis?

Lago di Sorapis is at Lake Sorapis, 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo, Province of Belluno, Italy, in Passo Tre Croci. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lago di Sorapis?

Lago di Sorapis appears on Dolomites High Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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