Walking around the lake doesn’t take long and gives you the change to appreciate the grandeur of the surrounding peaks. instagrammers) is such a crystal blue colour that it’s hard to believe. It’s also a great place to stay if you plan on tackling the 8-10 hour long via ferrata Giro Del Sorapiss. The trail is wide and well trodden and to be frank, could use a toilet and a few extra rubbish bins. We had one more hike planned on the day we hiked the Lagazuoi mountain. parts of the path. I knew the place was beautiful from the pictures but to walk out onto our balcony on a sunny day and see this from our deck. I was looking back in my journal to write this post and read “I never want to leave Northern Italy. The back way, the way we returned, over the mountain, is more strenuous and may be a bit much. The hike to Lago di Sorapiss is a well trodden path culminating at a crystal blue, glacially fed small alpine lake, where the towering peak of Punta Sorapiss rises above it.. It’s an iconic photo spot in the Italian Dolomites but due to its accessibility and recent surge in instagram fame, in the height of summer, especially on the weekends, it can become very busy. If you’d prefer to go out the apartment is close to a couple of restaurants. Even though the elevation difference between the start and end of the hike isn't big, So far I have done this trail 3 times and despite its popularity, it still remains one of. Lake Sorapis / Sorapis Probably one of the most beautiful places in the Dolomites: Lake Sorapis. I’ll be sharing more about my trip to Northern Italy soon! Look at that stunning blue water! find me hiking somewhere in the mountains. find me hiking somewhere in the mountains. Reply. I'm Sam. I advise you book as early as you can if you want to stay overnight in the area. A family lives below and rents out the two upstairs apartments and this place, wowza. good. If the stream is high then some rock hopping is required. The Rifugio is a very popular choice among hikers to stay overnight and is usually fully booked during school holidays and on weekend. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The path slightly undulates amongst a thick larch forest which turns into all kinds of yellow and orange hues in the second half of This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. lake. In the morning in September, the hike was a bit chilly so dress in layers! After a beautiful hike through the woods, you’ll arrive at Lago Di Sorapis. Follow:   Instagram, Facebook,  Pinterest. Bring cash if you would like to grab a bite or drink. 3-4 hours. Route. Lake Sorapis. The hike to Lago di Sorapiss is a well trodden path culminating at a crystal blue, glacially fed small alpine lake, where the towering peak of.