Are Dolomites near Lake Como?

The Dolomites are farther east and slightly north, concentrated around Trento/Bolzano. The mountains surrounding Lake Como are the Pre-alps or Alpine foothills. Looking north, up toward Colico from Bellagio, you can see part of the Bernina Range of the Alps. In a word no.



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Driving to the Dolomites It can be reached by car from Venice in 2 hours, and from Milan in 4 hours.

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This day-trip from Milano takes you to one of the most celebrated alpine landscapes! Come with us on a tour through the Dolomite Mountains and explore Renon Plateau and the charming mountain town of Bolzano.

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The Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for epic hikes, delicious food and beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons. The towering limestone peaks of the Dolomites are an iconic sight in Northern Italy and is a place where you will find yourself planning your next visit time and time again.

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Bellagio. A highlight of any trip to the shores of Lake Como is a day (or two, or three) in Bellagio.

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I love the landscape of the Amalfi coast and Capri - the spectacular views of the seas and coastline from above and on the coast road and when bobbing along the sea in a boat - it is just very different than Lake Como.

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The view of the mountain chain, known as the Dolomites of Switzerland, is truly spectacular. The rock faces are a climber's paradise. Those who prefer something a little more leisurely will be spoiled for choice with the hiking trails on offer.

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If you're wondering how to get to the Dolomites then you first need to understand that the area is best explored by car. It can be reached by car from Venice in 2 hours, and from Milan in 4 hours. I recommend renting a car and planning a road trip through the Dolomites for the best experience.

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The main international airports closer to the Dolomites are the one in Venice (160km) and the one in Munich (Germany). There also are smaller airports in the region, in Treviso, Verona and Innsbruk (Austria). We recommend flying to Venice (Marco Polo) as a first choice. Once in Venice you can take a bus to Cortina.

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If you simply want to drive through the Dolomites and visit a few highlights, two to three days is all you need. If you love hiking, spend as much time here as you can. I recommend five days at a minimum. So far, we spent 12 very busy days in the Dolomites and still have more that we want to come back and do.

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The dolomites are a major tourist destination so, as with all tourist destinations in Italy in August, they get crowded and expensive. If you can't do July, try end of June or the beginning of September.

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Belluno & the National Park of the Belluno Dolomites The ancient town of Belluno, with 37,000 inhabitants, is the most important town in the eastern Dolomites.

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Cortina d'Ampezzo This town makes an excellent home base to explore the Dolomites, with a great location near Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Lago di Sorapis, the Croda da Lago Circuit, and Lagazuoi. While in Cortina d'Ampezzo, take a stroll along Corso Italia, the pedestrian street that runs through the city center.

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The southern shore of Lake Como is just 32 miles (51 km) from Milan. This iconic Italian lake draws visitors from around the world, and with good reason.

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