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Lookout · Cortina d'Ampezzo, Vêneto
Lagazuoi
Mountain above Passo Falzarego, reached by cable car in about 3 minutes, with a refuge at 2.752 metres, a 360-degree panorama and tunnels carved into the rock during the First World War.
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About Lagazuoi
Lagazuoi has two summits: Piccolo Lagazuoi, at 2,778 meters, and Grande Lagazuoi, at 2,835. It lies west of Cortina, above Passo Falzarego, on the passage between the Ampezzo valley and the Val Badia.
Between 1915 and 1917 the mountain was on the front line between Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Both sides dug tunnels inside Piccolo Lagazuoi and tried to blow up enemy positions with mines. Today the site is an open-air museum, with trenches, posts and galleries.
A cable car rises from Passo Falzarego, at 2,105 meters, in under 3 minutes to near Rifugio Lagazuoi, at 2,752 meters. From the terrace you can see the Tofane, the Marmolada, the Pelmo, the Civetta, the Sella and the Sassolungo. Experienced people can descend on foot through the war galleries, wearing a helmet and a light.
The cable car runs in the summer season, usually June to October, and in the ski season; check the dates before you go up.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours; half a day with the descent through the galleries.
Best time
On clear days, in the morning, when the view reaches farther. In July and August the cable car queue is usually longer. In strong wind the cable car may stop.
How to get there
From Cortina, about 17 km along the Dolomites road to Passo Falzarego, where the cable car station and parking are. In season local buses go up to the pass.
Tip
To descend through the tunnels, bring a helmet, a headlamp and hiking footwear, and only go if you have experience. If you prefer, return by cable car and see the trenches near the upper station.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Lagazuoi
How long does the Lagazuoi cable car take?
Under 3 minutes, from Passo Falzarego to near the refuge, overcoming about 650 meters of elevation gain.
What are the tunnels of Lagazuoi?
Galleries excavated in the rock by the Italian and Austro-Hungarian armies between 1915 and 1917. Part of them form a descent route with fixed ropes, for those with experience and equipment.
Does the chairlift operate year-round?
No. It runs in summer, generally June to October, and during the ski season. Check the dates before you go.