© Giacomo Pompanin
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PLEASE NOTE The refuge is closed during the winter season. In winter, you can contact the hut keepers by writing an email to info@rifugio5torri.it |
Set in a spectacular surrounding, the Cinque Torri Refuge is situated at the foot of the south side of the 5 Torri.
Inaugurated in October 1904, it is one of the area's longest-standing historical buildings. Since 1937, it has been run by the Alberti 'Lelo' family.
A much sought-after venue for several generations of mountaineers from around the world, it has hosted reigning princes from all over Europe, before and after WW1, including, in 1916, King Victor Emmanuel III himself, during his visit to the front to witness the explosion of the Castelletto mine.
From the Cinque Torri Refuge you can reach in a few minutes the dozens of rock face routes of the 5 Torri, suitable for both beginners and expert climbers, and the WW1 Open Air Museum with its restored trenches and emplacements of the Great War.
In less than an hour, you can reach the top of Mount Nuvolau, at an altitude of almost 2600 metres, and enjoy one of the most breathtaking views in the Dolomites. And it takes even less time to reach the start of the fixed rope route Via Ferrata Averau.
Here, you can relive the romantic atmosphere of the early 20th century, when mountaineers from all over the world began to discover the beauty of the Dolomites. The Alberti 'Lelo' family invites you to sit down at the table and taste the dishes of the past, reinterpreted with great creativity by chef Massimo. Try the "Casunziei", ravioli stuffed with seasonal vegetables: beetroot, peppers, potatoes and pumpkin. And don't miss the ricotta strudel, which is best eaten sitting by the large tiled stove. Dinners are organised by reservation.
Not by chance, this refuge is one of the refreshment points for the Delicious Trail Dolomiti and the Short Delicious Trail Dolomiti, a trail running event linked to the Delicious Festival Dolomiti, where it serves its specialities to the competitors.
It is open only in summer, from early June until the end of September. The rooms cater for no more than 4 people, with bunk beds or beds with linen and duvets. Rooms with bunk beds can be shared with other people.
How to get to the Cinque Torri Refuge
It is possible to reach the refuge by foot from the Scoiattoli and Bai De Dones refuges, from the regional road SR48 – Cianzopè district, from the Ponte Rocurto bridge and the Giau Pass -or by car via the road that branches off the SR48 regional road approx. 11 km from the centre of Cortina. The road is open to traffic during the summer months. In August and until 15th September it is closed twenty-four hours a day. A paid shuttle service is available at Cianzopè only in August.
Summer 2024 prices per person
The Cortina Delicious team, which also includes the Cinque Torri Refuge, organizes all kinds of events throughout the year: from high altitude concerts, parties on the panoramic terraces, exhibitions and meetings in the cultural centres of the area, historical re-enactments in the WW1 museums, sports competitions, themed dinners and photo competitions to solidarity events. The complete list of all these experiences is published in the events calendar.
Address:
Rifugio Cinque Torri
Località 5 Torri
Cortina d'Ampezzo
32043 (BL)
Situato nelle immediate vicinanze del museo all'aperto della Grande Guerra delle 5 Torri
Altitude: 2.137 m
Rooms: 5
Bunkrooms: 2
Beds: 24
Parking area: free and unattended parking lot
WiFi: free Wi-Fi
Other services: Dinners are organised upon prior reservation
