Tre Cime Di Lavaredo Famous Peaks Of The Dolomites Italy 8K

The Tre Cime di Lavaredo are three of the most famous peaks of the Dolomites, considered among the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world of mountaineering ,
Located in the Sesto Dolomites, in the high Puster Valley of South Tyrol, the three uniquely-shaped sheer pinnacles, which stand right next to each other, are:
Cima Piccola, or little peak, 2857m
Cima Grande, or big peak, 2999m
Cima Ovest, or western peak, 2973m

The first ascent was in 1869, when Paul Grohmann climbed the Cima Grande.
The view of the Tre Cime is stunning from all sides. You can admire them up close via the Tre Cime di Lavaredo loop, which allows you to circumnavigate them.

The path, which becomes very crowded in the summer months, begins at Rifugio Auronzo (2320m), accessed via a toll road from Misurina (Auronzo di Cadore). You can also reach the hut by bus, but if you want to avoid the traffic and avoid contributing to the congestion and pollution that affect the area in the summer months, you could reach the hut on foot in about two hours.

The loop itself is 10 km and takes about three and a half hours to complete. Heading east along path 101, you will reach the famous Rifugio Locatelli, another s