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A sneak peek of the Dolomites with top sights and activities.

Dolomites Highlights

A breathtaking road trip through all the regions of the Dolomites.

Dolomites Adventure

Dolomites

Spring is beautifully lush and bright-green in the Dolomites. The crowds are not there yet. But beware of closed trails due to snow.

Spring

June to mid-July is the best time to enjoy hiking and avoid crowds. It's cooler than other parts of Italy, so the weather is enjoyable compared to further south.

Summer

Fall is beautiful and majestic in the Dolomites. Iconic hikes are still open but it starts becoming chilly at high altitudes.

Fall

Winters are beautiful in the Dolomites with plenty of world-class ski resorts, but you won't be able to visit most of the attractions due to snow.

Winter

The Dolomites

Hidden Gem of Italy

The Dolomites – Hidden Gem of Italy

Lake Sorapis attracts tons of visitors each hiking season, for a good reason. This unique milky glacial lake has a dramatic backdrop of Dito di Dio mountain, or “Figner of God” in English, making it one of the most scenic lakes in the Dolomites region. We recommend grabbing a lunch box and spending the entire day in this area.

You have two ways to hike: out-and-back or a loop hike. Both start at the Passo Tre Croci mountain pass and take about 2 hours to get to the lake. Out-and-back is most popular because it’s shortest – you just return via the same trail you got there, totaling 7 miles in about 5 hours.

The loop hike is a mile longer and a bit more difficult, but it is far less crowded and opens some unique additional views of the surrounding mountains. The entire loop is 8 miles and can be done in about 6 hours.

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Lago di Sorapis

Often dubbed the Queen of the Dolomites, Cortina d'Ampezzo is a chic resort town that combines world-class skiing with stunning summer hikes. The surrounding peaks offer dramatic views that are simply unforgettable.