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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

While it’s at times challenging, hiking around Sassolungo massif is simply a must on your trip to the Dolomites. It brings the most stunning views by contrasting serene pastures against dramatic rocks.

The entire Sassolungo – Langkofel loop is a pretty busy, challenging, 10-mile long hike, and usually takes the entire day to complete.

If you're short on time as we were during our last visit – you can hike a much shorter and easier ~3h trail to Sandro Pertini Refuge and back (see the second AllTrails link). It still offers a breathtaking scenery of the Sassolungo massif, and is especially magical during the sunset hours.

AllTrails

Sassolungo

Nestled in Val Gardena, Ortisei is a charming village that serves as a gateway to the majestic beauty of the Dolomites, with wood carving being a unique local craft. It's the perfect base for exploring the vast network of hiking trails.