Bus de Tofana — Local services in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Bus de Tofana

Description: The Bus de Tofana is a large, natural rock arch located in the Dolomites, Italy. It is situated in the Tofana mountain group, near the town of Cortina d'Ampezzo. The arch has a span of approximately 30 meters (98 feet) and a height of about 25 meters (82 feet).

Formation: The Bus de Tofana was formed by the erosion of limestone rock over millions of years. Water and ice gradually carved out the arch, leaving behind the distinctive bridge structure.

Access: The Bus de Tofana can be reached via a challenging hiking trail from the Falzarego Pass. The hike takes about 2 hours one way and requires some scrambling and climbing.

Tourism: The Bus de Tofana is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Visitors can admire the arch from below or hike across it. The surrounding area offers stunning views of the Tofana mountains and the surrounding Dolomites.

Climbing: The Bus de Tofana is also a popular spot for rock climbing and rappelling. The arch provides a challenging and scenic climb for experienced climbers.

Conservation: The Bus de Tofana is a protected natural monument. Conservation efforts aim to preserve the arch and its surroundings for future generations.

Other Information:

The name "Bus de Tofana" means "hole in the Tofana" in the local Ladin language. The arch is also known as the "Porta di Tofana" (Gate of Tofana). The Bus de Tofana is often used as a symbol of the Tofana mountain group and the Dolomites as a whole. The surrounding area is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare and...

Beautiful hike, with three cable cars needed to hit the highest point. The landscape is mostly rock and gravel, and each cable car stop has a restaurant and bar. The views over the Dolomites are stunning. The cable car round trip is 38 Euro and was not busy...

5 Euro for all day parking at the base. 38 Euro for a ride up a series of 3 gondolas to the top. Views are spectacular and definitely worth doing. There’s a couple of short walks at the summit for more viewpoints. Bring a sweater as it...