Cinque Torri – towers, history and mountain light
A short hike through stone spires, alpine flowers and traces of war
Cinque Torri is where nature and history meet in quiet conversation.
Between these five limestone towers, weather-sculpted and iconic, you’ll find easy trails, WWI tunnels and breathtaking views towards the Tofana and Lagazuoi massifs.
The walk is short but rich for photographers: dramatic stone shapes, delicate alpine blooms, fast-moving clouds that reshape the light every minute.
📍 Trail Information
Trailhead: Col Gallina
Distance: 9.6 km (loop)
Duration: 3h 45 min
Elevation gain: 600 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Min. Elevation: 1974 m
Max. Elevation: 2575 m
Trails: 419, 441, 439, 440, 424
Best time to hike: June – October
Route: Col Gallina Parking – Lago di Limedes – Forcella Averau – Rifugio Averau – Rifugio Scoiattoli – Cinque Torri – Pian dei Menìs – Col Gallina Parking
