The Dolomites off the main plan: Sorapis, Cinque Torri and Santa Maddalena
A turquoise lake on a trail, a First World War front in the rocks and a village church below the Odle.
- Sorapis
- free
- Cinque Torri
- free (trail)
- Santa Maddalena
- free
These three places sit outside the main six sights. Sorapis is a lake reached on a trail, Cinque Torri an open-air museum, and Santa Maddalena a village with a view of the Odle.
A turquoise lake on a trail
Lago di Sorapis is a turquoise lake in the Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo. Trail 215 leads to it from Passo Tre Croci. The walk: 4–5 h (there and back from Passo Tre Croci). Cost: free.
A front in the rocks
Cinque Torri is a First World War open-air museum. Cost: free (trail); cable car to the top about €27–30. A visit takes 1–2.5 h. Booking: no. Closing: none.
A church below the Odle
Santa Maddalena is a village in the Val di Funes valley, with a small church and a viewpoint over the Odle (Geisler). Cost: free.
Before you go
Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.
How long is the walk to Sorapis?
4–5 h (there and back from Passo Tre Croci), on trail 215 from Passo Tre Croci.
Does Cinque Torri need booking?
Booking: no.
Is there a charge for Santa Maddalena?
No: free.
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