Monte Civetta
The 'King of Rock Walls', known for its northwest face, about 1,200 m high and 7 km wide. A cable car and a hike take you to Lago Coldai below.
Monte Civetta rises to 3,220 m. Its northwest face is about 1,200 m high and stretches for roughly 7 km. The climbing world calls it 'the wall of walls', and it is one of the most spectacular rock faces in the Dolomites. Ordinary visitors can take a cable car from Alleghe up to Col dei Baldi, or head up from the Palafavera side. The hike to Lago Coldai and Tissi Hut takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, and from there you can gaze up at the entire northwest face. Lake Alleghe at the foot of the mountain, which reflects Civetta, is a classic photo subject. In winter the area belongs to the Ski Civetta ski area. The cable car operates from about mid-June to mid-September. It is about 1 hour's drive from Cortina d'Ampezzo and can be combined with Passo di Giau.
Opening hours
Cable car in summer approx. 08:30–17:30 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Passo Giau
- Lago Federa
- Cinque Torri
- Tofane & Freccia nel Cielo
- Lagazuoi & Falzarego Pass
- Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Marmolada
- Lago di Sorapis