Tofane & Freccia nel Cielo
Tofane
The 3,000-metre-class Tofane peaks on Cortina's western side. The Freccia nel Cielo ('Arrow in the Sky') cable car runs directly to Tofana di Mezzo at 3,244 m.
The Tofane group consists of three peaks above 3,000 m: Tofana di Rozes, Tofana di Mezzo and Tofana di Dentro. It forms Cortina's backdrop. From the Olympic ice rink in the town centre, a three-stage Freccia nel Cielo cable car runs to the top station on Tofana di Mezzo (3,244 m). It is one of the highest cable car stations in the Dolomites, and on clear days you can see the Austrian Alps. In winter the Tofane are home to the Alpine skiing World Cup and the Olympic women's downhill course. The round trip costs about €50 (check the official website for current prices). Snow often lingers on the summit, so bring warm clothing.
Opening hours
Cable car runs approx. late June–Sep in summer and in winter
Nearby sights
- Cinque Torri
- Lagazuoi & Falzarego Pass
- Passo Giau
- Lago Federa
- Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Monte Civetta
- Lago di Braies
- Lago di Sorapis