The views of the Seceda Ridgeline are without the slightest exaggeration jaw-dropping. Nowhere else we’ve seen towering rocks twisted with flat valleys. Moreover, you don’t have to hike hours to get to this rewarding view, you just take a 15-minute Furnes-Seceda cable car and that’s it.

Once you come to your senses again, we recommend hiking for another hour along the edge and back to the viewing point to properly appreciate this monumental sight.

Alpe di Seceda

Alpe di Siusi is the largest high-alpine meadow in the Dolomites, sitting at an altitude of 6,000 ft. These features make it one of the most picturesque places in the Italian Alps, with dramatic mountain ranges all around. The valley has no car traffic, making it a unique, pure nature experience.

Exploring all features of this vast valley usually takes at least a day on foot, this is why we recommend renting a bike (or even better an e-bike hence altitude changes) to get the best experience possible and pack all emotions in just half a day. Folks at the Bamby bike rental are usually very helpful with designing your route through the valley based on available time and preferences.

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Alpe di Siusi

The Dolomites are known for their dramatic settings of quaint churches on alpine valleys with magnificent towering peaks as their backdrop. Chiesetta di San Giovanni is one of the most beautiful and recognizable churches in this category and is the first on your journey through the Villnöß valley.

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Chiesetta di San Giovanni

Lago di Carezza is one of the most picturesque small lakes in the Dolomites Mountains, featuring a unique green shade of turquoise color with pines and spires of rock as its backdrop.

Lago di Carezza

Ortisei is a picturesque town located in the Val Gardena valley. This is where cable car stations to Alpe di Siusi and Alpe di Seceda are located, making it a perfect place to relax and have lunch between the activities.

There is also a Church of St. Ulrich, a beautiful Gothic church located in the town center. The church features stunning frescoes and works of art, and is a must-visit for anyone interested in history and culture.

For those interested in shopping, Ortisei has a range of local boutiques and artisan shops selling everything from handmade pottery to traditional clothing and accessories. The town is also home to a number of restaurants and cafes, offering delicious local cuisine and wine.

Finally, you can take advantage of the many spa and wellness facilities in the area, which offer a range of treatments and therapies designed to help you relax and unwind.

Ortisei

If you want to completely blow your mind on your Dolomites trip, there is no better way than a tandem paragliding flight with bird-eye views of the Seceda. You don’t need to be experienced in any way since all the work will be done by the tandem paraglider.

Paragliding tour

Paraglide over Seceda

QC Terme Dolomiti is a spa resort located in the heart of the Dolomites. The resort offers a variety of wellness and spa treatments, as well as saunas, thermal baths, and relaxation areas, all with the stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The spa's thermal waters have healing properties and are sourced from the nearby Alloch and Antermoia springs.

In addition to the spa and wellness facilities, QC Terme Dolomiti also has a restaurant and bar, where you can enjoy healthy meals and drinks. The resort also offers a range of activities, including yoga and fitness classes, hiking, and skiing in the winter months.

QC Terme Dolomiti

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.

Sassolungo

Hop on a cable car from Passo Pordoi to explore this high-altitude spot with insane Dolomiti views. Both riding up the Sass Pordoi mountain and hiking on top bring spectacular views over multiple uniquely shaped mountains.

Terrazza Delle Dolomiti

Stunningly beautiful and surprisingly serene, the Villnöß Valley (Val di Funes) is home to some most recognizable views of the Dolomites. Its surrounding mountain ranges can be visible from almost anywhere in the valley, and its churches are pretty stunning too. Visit two must-see churches – Chiesetta di San Giovanni and Chiesa di Santa Maddalena. To catch the best views of this valley, drive from the town of St. Peter to Kostenloser Parkplatz (a 15-minute drive on a twisty narrow road). During this drive, you will almost level with the surrounding mountains with the entire valley beneath you. Simply breathtaking.

Val di Funes

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Forestis Dolomites is a retreat at Palmschoß above Brixen, in the Plose area. Its pools, spa and mountain setting make time at the property part of the stay.

No matter where you traveled before, the Dolomites will take your breath away with its unique soaring peaks, alpine valleys, glacial lakes, and quaint churches. We explored it after the most famous mountain destinations in the world, and it still blew our minds.

Forestis Dolomites is a luxurious hotel located in the heart of the Dolomites mountain range. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding natural beauty and features a wide range of amenities and activities for guests to enjoy.

The hotel's rooms and suites are elegantly designed and offer modern amenities. Guests can relax in the hotel's spa, which features an indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, and a variety of beauty and wellness treatments.

Forestis Dolomites offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and mountain biking in the nearby nature reserve, as well as skiing and snowboarding in the winter months.

The hotel's restaurant serves delicious gourmet cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients, and guests can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains from the restaurant's terrace.

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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.

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