Belluno & the National Park of the Belluno DolomitesThe ancient town of Belluno, with 37,000 inhabitants, is the most important town in the eastern Dolomites.
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Cortina d'Ampezzo is a town in the southern Alps (Dolomiti) located in Veneto, a region in Northern Italy. Located in the heart of the Dolomites, it enjoys a reputation for great skiing in winter and in the summer attracts hikers and climbers who challenge the rocky faces of the nearby mountains.
Tre Cime di Lavaredo / Drei Zinnen: Probably the most famous and remarkable mountain peaks in the Dolomites. Plan at least half a day for this beautiful place in the Dolomites since there are many hikes to do, views to enjoy and hundreds of photo opportunities.
Alpe di Suisi is by far the BEST and one of the most beautiful places to visit in the Dolomites. The Seiser Alm measures over 56 km² and is Europe's largest expanse of high alpine meadowland. How to get there – There is a road leading all the way up to Alpe di Suisi BUT it is closed for cars from 9am to 5pm.
Located in the Dolomites, Cortina d'Ampezzo is renowned as a luxurious ski resort. Properties with panoramic views of the mountains and in close proximity to the main shopping street Corso Italia and the ski slopes are particularly sought after. Apartments in the city centre cost up to 14,000 euros per square metre.
The city of Bolzano (Bozen in German) — blending Austrian tidiness with an Italian love for life — is the gateway to the Dolomites. And the village of Castelrotto (a.k.a. Kastelruth) is a good home base for your exploration of the Alpe di Siusi (a.k.a. Seiser Alm), Europe's largest alpine meadow.
The easiest way to get to the Dolomites is to fly to a nearby airport (Bolzano, Venice, Treviso, Verona, Innsbruck, Milan, or Munich), rent a car, and drive to your base in the Dolomites. Depending on your point of arrival, it may take anywhere between 1 and 4 hours to drive to the Dolomites.
THE DOLOMITES ARE EXPENSIVE BUT ALSO AFFORDABLE WITH THESE TIPS. We're not going to lie, the Dolomites can be very expensive, and for many travellers, prohibitively so. Accommodation, especially in popular areas, can exceed €200 per night and will likely be your largest cost.
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.
Basic safety in the DolomitesNever go alone into the backcountry in winter alone. Guided tours with UIAGM or IFMGA Professional Mountain Guides are a great option, but even if you choose not to participate in a guided tour, you should always hike with another person for safety's sake.
Canazei Canazei is a small town located in the Fassa Valley region of the Dolomites. It's surrounded by beautiful mountain peaks and is a great base for climbing trips. There are plenty of accommodation options in Canazei, including hotels, B&Bs, and apartments.
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.
There's no best time to visit the Dolomites; the region delights all year. While the rest of Italy sizzles Jul-Sep, temperatures here rarely top 25°C, with the odd thundery downpour – perfect for an active summer break. To avoid the crowds, visit in May, June or autumn, when it's cool and settled.