We visited Marmolada while road tripping through the Dolomites, driving from Cortina d’Ampezzo to Val Gardena. Since it is the highest peak in the Dolomites, it had long been on our list of places to visit, and adding it as a stop along this scenic drive made perfect sense. After hiking many of the region’s […]
Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm in German) is the highest alpine meadow in Europe. This lush, green meadow is located in the Dolomites of Italy. Cabins, rifugios, and hotels dot the landscape. Hiking trails and biking trails run along the hillsides, connecting the small villages. And Sassolungo, with its jagged, rocky peaks, looms over the […]
Wondering where to stay in the Dolomites? It’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make when planning your trip. This region may look small on a map, but winding alpine roads and high mountain passes mean travel times are longer than expected. Stay in the wrong town and you could spend hours driving instead […]
This 10-day itinerary through Northern Italy features Venice, the Dolomites, Verona, Milan, and Lake Como, with hiking suggestions, hotel recommendations, and practical planning advice based on our numerous trips to Italy. We’ve visited Italy numerous times, exploring these destinations on separate trips over the years, hiking in the Dolomites, wandering the canals of Venice, strolling […]
There are many fantastic cable car rides in the Dolomites. Most visitors head straight to Seceda or Marmolada and miss this. Cima Tofana delivers jaw-dropping views with a fraction of the crowds, plus you have the option to add on a very short but thrilling hike. We rode the Freccia nel Cielo cable car to […]
Planning a Dolomites itinerary can feel overwhelming. With its towering peaks, storybook alpine villages, epic hikes, and scenic drives around every corner, how do you decide what’s worth your time? In this guide, we make it simple. We break the Dolomites into easy, day-by-day itineraries that you can mix and match to build your perfect […]
Piz Boè is considered to be one of the easiest summits over 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) in the Dolomites. This is largely because you have the option to take a cable car to skip the majority of the exhausting climb. We hiked Piz Boè on our second trip to the Dolomites. Our day started in […]
The ridgeline of Seceda looks almost unreal — a dramatic wall of jagged peaks rising above the green pastures of Val Gardena. It’s one of those views that stops you in your tracks, the kind you’ve seen in photos of the Dolomites and wondered, Is it really that beautiful in person? (Yes. It is.) And […]
We have traveled to the Dolomites twice, spending 12 days exploring alpine lakes, mountain passes, and hiking trails. This guide features the very best things to do in the Dolomites that require minimal or no hiking, based on our personal experiences. It’s no secret that the Dolomites are a great place to go hiking. But […]
The Dolomites. This is where jagged pinnacles of rock soar into the sky, mountain huts and cabins dot the green, rolling hills, cable cars whisk hikers and skiers to the highest mountain peaks, and hiking trails connect small hamlets and towns. It’s easy to fall in love with the photos. Planning a smooth trip here, […]
Lago di Braies (Pragser Wildsee) is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Dolomites, but visiting it requires planning. In this guide, you’ll learn the best time to go, how parking and access restrictions work in 2026, how to avoid the worst crowds, and whether Lago di Braies is actually worth visiting. This crystal-clear […]
The Dolomites are one of the best hiking destinations in Europe. In this guide, we rank the 15 best hikes in the Dolomites, from easy scenic trails to challenging alpine adventures, based on views, difficulty, and our firsthand experience hiking the region. Jagged limestone peaks, knife-edge ridgelines, and turquoise alpine lakes make the Dolomites one […]
The Adolf Munkel Weg is a point-to-point hiking trail that runs along the Odle/Geisler mountain group in Val di Funes. This hike is on the longer side (13 km) and since it is point-to-point, you will have to use public transportation or do some extra hiking to get back to the starting point. We didn’t […]
The Croda da Lago Circuit is one of the most underrated hikes that we did in the Dolomites. We’ve explored this region on multiple trips and hiked many of its classic trails, and this loop still stands out for its variety: soaring limestone peaks, quiet alpine meadows, and the impossibly photogenic Lago Federa tucked beneath […]
The hike to the Cadini di Misurina viewpoint is one of our favorite short hikes in the Dolomites. This is a gorgeous hike every step of the way, with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, a unique view of the “backside” of Tre Cime di Lavaredo, and of course, an awesome view of the Cadini […]
Although we hadn’t intended to hike to Rifugio Averau or Rifugio Nuvolau, seeing them in the distance while hiking the Cinque Torri changed everything. The views from both huts were spectacular, turning a spontaneous decision into one of our most unforgettable experiences in the Dolomites. Rifugios Averau and Nuvolau are two of the most scenic, […]
If you are looking for a short, scenic, easy hike, it’s tough to beat the Cinque Torri. We’ve hiked the most iconic trails in the Dolomites on several trips, and this is one of the best hikes in the Dolomites. What makes it even better is the option to add on two mountain huts for […]
Lago di Sorapis (Lake Sorapis) is one of the most popular hikes in the Dolomites. Located just outside of Cortina d’Ampezzo, this aquamarine lake attracts hundreds of hikers every day during the summer months. The vast majority of people hike out-and-back to Lago di Sorapis on the main trail. What many people don’t know is […]