Lago Federa
Lago da Lago / Lago Federa
A high mountain lake beneath the Croda da Lago cliffs. The lakeside hut serves food and offers accommodation, and it is a popular hiking destination around Cortina.
Lago Federa lies at 2,038 m to the southwest of Cortina. Behind the lake rise the jagged walls of Croda da Lago, and the Palmieri hut on the shore offers meals and overnight stays. A common route starts from Ponte de Ru Curto beside the Giau road and follows path 434 for about 1.5 to 2 hours. Alternatively, you can start from Becco di Mezzodì and walk a loop. The trail is of moderate difficulty, and the scenery is especially fine in autumn when the larches turn gold. It is less crowded than Lago di Sorapis, making it a good choice for hikers who want to avoid the crowds.
Opening hours
Outdoors open all day; mountain huts open approx. June–early October
Nearby sights
- Passo Giau
- Cinque Torri
- Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Tofane & Freccia nel Cielo
- Lagazuoi & Falzarego Pass
- Monte Civetta
- Lago di Sorapis
- Lake Misurina