The three most famous towers in the Dolomites, circled by an easy loop from Rifugio Auronzo.
How to see it
The easy loop around the three towers starts at Rifugio Auronzo, at the end of a toll road from Misurina, and passes Rifugio Lavaredo and Rifugio Locatelli, from where you see the famous north faces. Allow three to four hours.
Where to stay
Misurina, Auronzo, Dobbiaco and Sesto. Compare the valleys in which Dolomites valley to stay in.
When to go
Late June to October. The toll road and huts are closed in winter, and parking at Rifugio Auronzo fills early in summer.
Good to know
The three towers are Cima Grande, Cima Ovest and Cima Piccola. The area was on the front line in the First World War, and tunnels and trenches remain on Monte Paterno.
Nearby peaks
- Cadini di Misurina 2,839 m
- Monte Cristallo 3,221 m
- Sorapiss 3,205 m
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Heights and access change: lifts, toll roads and huts have seasonal opening dates. Check locally before you go, and never go onto glaciers or exposed ground without the right experience or a guide.