2,574m (Wikidata, second-hand, as of 2026-11-01).

Where in the Dolomites is Nuvolau?

It is in Ampezzo (Tofane, Cristallo, Cinque Torri).

Which huts can I stay at when climbing Nuvolau?

14 huts within 6 km in a straight line. Nearest first: Rifugio Nuvolau (about 0.0 km), Rifugio Averau (about 0.6 km), Rifugio Fedare (about 1.2 km), Rifugio Scoiattoli (about 1.4 km), Malga Giau (about 1.5 km).

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Nuvolau

A mountain in Ampezzo (Tofane, Cristallo, Cinque Torri), 2,574m. Monte Nuvolau / Nuvolau

Elevation: 2,574m Wikidata (second-hand, as of 2026-11-01)
Group: Ampezzo (Tofane, Cristallo, Cinque Torri)
Summit position: 46.4953, 12.0456OpenStreetMap
Huts nearby: 14 hutswithin 6 km of the summit, straight line

Huts nearby (closest to the summit first, straight line)

Rifugio Nuvolau about 0.0 km 2,575m / 2026 season Not confirmed
Rifugio Averau about 0.6 km 2,413m / Usually mid-June to early October
Rifugio Fedare about 1.2 km 2,000m / 2026 season Not confirmed
Rifugio Scoiattoli about 1.4 km 2,255m / 2026 season Not confirmed
Malga Giau about 1.5 km 2026 season Not confirmed
Rifugio 5 Torri about 1.6 km 2,137m / Usually mid-June to late September
Rifugio Col Gallina about 3.5 km 2026 season Not confirmed
Rifugio Angelo Dibona about 4.5 km 2,037m / 2026 season Not confirmed
Rifugio Lagazuoi about 4.6 km 2,752m / 2026 season Not confirmed
Rifugio Croda da Lago about 4.7 km 2,046m / 2026 season 15 Jun – 16 Oct
Rifugio Pomedes about 5.2 km 2,303m / 2026 season Not confirmed
Rifugio Camillo Giussani about 5.6 km 2,580m / 2026 season Not confirmed

Distances are straight lines on the map, not walking distances. To line up huts and see who to contact, use the Itinerary board

Questions

How high is Nuvolau?: 2,574m (Wikidata, second-hand, as of 2026-11-01).
Where in the Dolomites is Nuvolau?: It is in Ampezzo (Tofane, Cristallo, Cinque Torri).
Which huts can I stay at when climbing Nuvolau?: 14 huts within 6 km in a straight line. Nearest first: Rifugio Nuvolau (about 0.0 km), Rifugio Averau (about 0.6 km), Rifugio Fedare (about 1.2 km), Rifugio Scoiattoli (about 1.4 km), Malga Giau (about 1.5 km).

Answers are built from the facts on this page (each with its source and check date). Check the official site before you go.

Elevation and name spellings are from Wikidata (second-hand); the summit position is from OpenStreetMap. Routes and walking times will be added once checked against official sources.