Tofane

Tofane is a massif in the Dolomites of Veneto near Cortina d’Ampezzo, comprised of several high limestone peaks that are major attractions for mountaineers, hikers and skiers. The group includes notable summits and steep faces popular with climbers.

The most prominent summit, Tofana di Mezzo, reaches 3,244 metres and is served by a cable car from Cortina that gives access to high-alpine routes. The massif contains historic First World War positions and tunnels that are still visible in places on the rock faces.

Today the area is part of the Dolomiti mountain system and forms a core element of the local alpine recreation infrastructure, with marked trails, via ferrata routes and winter ski runs.

The Tofane lie immediately west of Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy.

• Climbing and history: Part of the Dolomites near Cortina d'Ampezzo, the massif includes multiple via ferrata routes and WWI-era trenches and tunnels preserved in the rock.

What to See #

• Tofana di Mezzo (3,244 m): Tofana di Mezzo, the group's highest summit at 3,244 metres, is the main focal point for climbing and the destination of the cable car from Cortina.
• Tofana di Rozes and Tofana di Dentro: Tofana di Rozes and Tofana di Dentro form the neighbouring peaks, together creating the massif that dominates the western approach to Cortina d'Ampezzo.