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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]