Via Ferrata Piccolo Lagazuoi tunnel - Piccolo Lagazuoi
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This very particular remnant of the First World War is completely equipped with cables and leads through the famous winding tunnel created by the Italian soldiers. Starting from Cengia Martini they dug through the Piccolo Lagazuoi to attack the Austrian soldiers occupying the summit.
From Cortina d’Ampezzo to Passo Falzarego (SS 48) and then with the Funivia del Lagazuoi cable car to Rifugio Lagazuoi. Alternativly, follow path no. 402-401 on foot from Passo Falzarego (2117m) (2 hrs- 630m height difference).
AccessDirectly from Rif. Lagazuoi along the obvious path.
ItineraryGiven its steepness the tunnel is usually descended from Rifugio Lagazuoi. Its dark and damp environment is only rarely broken by a few spectacular windows cut out of the rock, before it opens out below at Cengia Martini and the military remnants. This itinerary is an excellent choice when the weather is poor and a torch, ideally a headtorch, is indispensable. Without a doubt highly interesting and unique, it allows the hiker to experience “at first hand” the enormous hardship and suffering endured by the troops fighting on both sides of the Great War in the Dolomites.
DescentFrom Cengia Martini follow the marked path to quickly reach path no.402 which leads back to Passo Falzarego.
GearNormal via ferrata kit. A torch (ideally headtorch) is recommended, as is a pair of gloves.
Maps/BibliographyVia Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites: Vol 1 by John Smith and Graham Fletcher. Cicerone Press 2002
DifficultyThe tunnel poses no particular difficulties as it is completely equipped with cables. Due care and attention is required however given its steepness, its damp and dark environment and possible icy sections.
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