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Sorapiss, also referred to as Sorapis or Punta Sorapiss, is a mountain in the Dolomites within the Veneto region of northern Italy. Situated in the comune of Cortina d'Ampezzo, it has an elevation of 3,205 metres. In its vicinity is a mountain pass of the same name, as well as Lago di Sorapiss, at the foot of the mountain.


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The Best Things to Do and Visit around Sorapiss


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1 - Dolomiti di Sesto

   8 km away

The Sexten Dolomites is a mountain range and a nature reserve in South Tyrol, Italy. The nature park was renamed in 2010 to Parco Naturale Tre Cime.

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2 - Lago di Sorapis

   9 km away

Lago di Sorapiss is a lake in the mountain range Sorapiss in the Dolomites, province of Belluno, c. 12 km away from Cortina d'Ampezzo. The lake has an altitude of 1,925 metres above sea level. The strong turquoise color is dust from the glacier. The lake can only be reached by foot or by helicoper. The hiking trail has a length of 10.5 km and takes 1.5 hours one way starting from Passo tre Croci.

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3 - Snowmobiling in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Hop on a snowmobile and embark on a thrilling adventure through the peaks of the Dolomites, near Cortina d'Ampezzo! Nestled in the heart of the Dolomites, Cortina d'Ampezzo is known for its perfectly groomed slopes and scenic panorama. Nat...

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4 - Giau Pass

   13 km away

The Giau Pass is a high mountain pass in the Dolomites in the province of Belluno in Italy. It connects Cortina d'Ampezzo with Colle Santa Lucia and Selva di Cadore.

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5 - Tre Cime di Lavaredo

   15 km away

The Tre Cime di Lavaredo, also called the Drei Zinnen, are three distinctive battlement-like peaks, in the Sexten Dolomites of northeastern Italy. They are probably one of the best-known mountain groups in the Alps. The three peaks, from east to west, are: Cima Piccola / Kleine Zinne Cima Grande / Große Zinne Cima Ovest / Westliche Zinne.

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Tre Cime di Lavaredo things to do in Sorapiss Tre Cime di Lavaredo things to do in Sorapiss



6 - Backcountry Skiing in Cortina d'Ampezzo

   11 km away

Cortina d'Ampezzo is definitely the ideal place to ski in the untracked powder snow and discover the unknown and silent world of the Italian Alps. Try out backcountry skiing on the unspoilt slopes of Cortina d'Ampezzo, where there's plenty ...

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7 - Parco naturale di Fanes-Sennes-Braies

   19 km away

Tofane is a mountain group in the Dolomites of northern Italy, west of Cortina d'Ampezzo in the province of Belluno, Veneto. Most of the Tofane lies within Parco naturale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzo, a nature park.

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Parco naturale di Fanes-Sennes-Braies things to do in Sorapiss Parco naturale di Fanes-Sennes-Braies things to do in Sorapiss



8 - Passo Falzarego

   21 km away

The Falzarego Pass is a high mountain pass in the province of Belluno in Italy. It mainly connects the territory of Agordo and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

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9 - Ski touring in Cortina d'Ampezzo

   12 km away

Experience the sheer beauty of Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the three distinctly-shaped peaks that have become the world-famous symbol of the Dolomites during this 5-hour backcountry skiing adventure! With your certified mountain guide, you'll embark ...

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Ski touring in Cortina d'Ampezzo things to do in Sorapiss



10 - Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park

   22 km away

The Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park is a nature reserve in the Dolomites in South Tyrol, Italy.

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11 - Toblacher See

   23 km away

The Toblacher See is a lake in the municipality of Toblach in South Tyrol, Italy.

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12 - Rock climbing in Cortina d'Ampezzo

   12 km away

Reach the top of one of the peaks of the Dolomites in this climbing course that's catered to your skills and experience! Whether you're a seasoned climber looking to improve your abilities or a beginner who is eager to learn how to climb,...

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Rock climbing in Cortina d'Ampezzo things to do in Sorapiss



13 - Pragser Wildsee

   24 km away

The Pragser Wildsee, or Lake Prags, Lake Braies is a lake in the Prags Dolomites in South Tyrol, Italy. It belongs to the municipality of Prags which is located in the Prags valley.

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14 - Badia

   24 km away

Badia is a comune in South Tyrol, northern Italy. It is one of the five Ladin-speaking communities of the Val Badia which is part of the Ladinia region.

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15 - Via Ferrata in Cortina d'Ampezzo

   12 km away

Climb your way to the top of the Col dei Bos pyramid in this mid-grade via ferrata that's renowned in the vertical world for its stunning, panoramic views and relatively short access! Situated on the southwest side of the Col dei Bos pyramid, t...

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16 - Dolomites

   29 km away

The Dolomites are a mountain range located in northeastern Italy. They form part of the Southern Limestone Alps and extend from the River Adige in the west to the Piave Valley in the east.

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17 - Marmolada

   29 km away

Marmolada is a mountain in northeastern Italy and the highest mountain of the Dolomites. It lies between the borders of Trentino and Veneto.

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18 - Sass Putia

   35 km away

The Peitlerkofel is a mountain of the Dolomites in South Tyrol, Italy. A solitary mountain, it stands between Val Badia to the east and the Villnöß valley to the west, in the very north of the Dolomites.

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19 - Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park

   36 km away

The Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park is a nature reserve in South Tyrol, Italy. The name Rieserferner comes from the eternal ice area called Rieserferner at the Schneebiger Nock glacier.

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20 - Gruppo Vedrette di Ries

   38 km away

The Rieserferner Group is a mountain range in the Austrian Central Alps. Together with the Ankogel Group, Goldberg Group, Glockner Group, Schober Group, Kreuzeck Group, Granatspitze Group, Venediger Group and the Villgraten Mountains the group is part of the High Tauern.

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21 - Sella Pass

   39 km away

The Sella Pass is a high mountain pass between the provinces of Trentino and South Tyrol in Italy. It connects the Val Gherdëina in South Tyrol and Canazei in the Fascia Valley in Trentino.

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22 - Canazei

   40 km away

Canazei is a comune in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located in the upper part of the Val di Fassa, about 110 kilometres northeast of Trento. Its name derives from the Latin word cannicetus.

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23 - Rein in Taufers

   42 km away

Sand in Taufers is a comune mercato in South Tyrol in northern Italy.

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24 - Mühlwald

   49 km away

Mühlwald is a comune in South Tyrol, a province in northern Italy, located about 60 kilometres northeast of Bolzano, on the border with Austria.

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Learn More about Sorapiss

Discover Sorapiss, a mountain range located at about 3200m altitude, in the Dolomites, North-East Italy.

Sorapiss is particularly popular for its lake of the same name. 
The Sorapis lake is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Dolomites in Italy, if not the most beautiful... 
The turquoise blue lake is indescribably beautiful. 
If you like hiking in the mountains, you will be overwhelmed by the beautiful scenery surrounding the famous Dolomite lake!

Despite its distance, about 11 kilometres round trip, it is quite easy as it has a reasonable positive difference in altitude of 200 to 300 metres. But don't worry, the incredible landscapes will make you swallow the kilometres without realizing it!

The start of the hike is about 15 minutes from Cortina d'Ampezzo, a ski resort in Italy. 

Be careful, the path is sometimes flush with the cliff. It is therefore necessary to overcome vertigo in some places. You will be at an altitude of about 1800 metres.

When you arrive at the Sorapis Lake, you will be amazed by the beauty of the place. 
The blue colours of the lake and the mountains surrounding the lake will make you feel as if you were there. It is a glacial lake as you can even hike to the glacier a few dozen metres away. It is the glacier that gives the lake its pure colour.
This fascinating blue colour is produced by the "glacial flour". This is the result of the abrasion of the glacier on its rocky bed. When the glaciers melt, it reaches the lake.
As the environment here is very fragile, swimming is prohibited. 
The Sorapis lake is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

So, if you are fond of adventure and breathtaking landscapes, do not hesitate and go to Sorapiss. 

Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Sorapiss

Can we swim at Lake Sorapis at Sorapiss?

Being a glacial lake, the fauna and flora of Lake Sorapis are therefore fragile. 
It is therefore forbidden to swim in the lake.

The best time of day to visit the Sorapiss lake is in the morning before sunrise. This is your chance to see a beautiful landscape

If you are planning to visit Lake Sorapiss, the best place to stay is in Cortina d'Ampezzo. It is only 20 minutes from Lake Sorapis.
You should also know that it is forbidden to camp near Lake Sorapiss, as it is a UNESCO protected lake, although there is a refuge not far from the lake.













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