Cinque Torri

Cinque Torri (Five Towers) is a striking rock formation in the Dolomites, just a short drive from Cortina d'Ampezzo. The five distinct limestone pinnacles rise from a grassy plateau, creating a surreal landscape that is both a climber's paradise and a hiker's delight. A network of trails weaves around the towers, offering close-up views of the weathered rock and the surrounding peaks of Averau and Nuvolau. The area is also an open-air museum of World War I, with trenches, tunnels, and gun emplacements preserved from the front line between Italian and Austro-Hungarian forces. Visitors can explore these historic sites via marked paths, and a small museum at the Rifugio Cinque Torri provides context. What makes Cinque Torri unique is its combination of dramatic geology, accessible history, and panoramic views, all within a compact area that rewards both a quick visit and a full day of exploration.

Don't miss

• Walk the World War I open-air museum with trenches and tunnels
• Climb the via ferrata 'Alberto Bonacossa' on the towers
• Hike to Rifugio Averau for lunch with a view
• Photograph the towers at sunset for dramatic lighting
• Visit the small war museum at Rifugio Cinque Torri

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Cinque Torri

Cheapest way inCinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa from Florence4.8★ · 8,794 travelers~13 hoursFree cancellationFrom$54 per personSee dates →Best full dayDolomites & Cortina Small Group Tour from Venice4.6★ · 1,531 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$215 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleDolomiti complete starting from Cortina d'Ampezzo4.9★ · 13 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$541 per personSee dates →