9 days in The Dolomites
Dolomites Adventure
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The Dolomites and northern Italy
A mountain journey, with room to choose
The nine-day Adventure adds a Non Valley day, a dedicated Sorapis outing and more time in Val Gardena. This is a wider northern Italy loop, not 9 days spent entirely in the core Dolomites. Treat saved stops as choices rather than appointments to complete.
One main mountain outing a day
Leave room for lifts, road access, transfers and the return. A full Tre Cime walk, the Braies lakeshore and the move to Val Gardena should not become three compulsory excursions.
Choose your mountain days →Prefer a shorter journey?
Compare Highlights, but shorten the activity list along with the number of days. A shorter trip does not remove every transfer.
Compare Highlights →Choose your season and bases first
The broad May–October route label is not an opening calendar. Check the exact lift, road and walk for your dates; summer access rules do not carry over unchanged into winter.
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0Planning sources checked November 2, 2026: Tre Cime access, Seceda lifts and Sorapis terrain. Check again for your dates.
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Your 9-day route at a glance
Explore The DolomitesStart with this expert-curated route, then customize the days and stops in your trip. Stays below are suggestions; availability depends on your dates.
Day 1Garda
Plan the day: Choose selected Garda stops and leave room for arrival. Towns on different sides of the lake are choices, not a checklist.
If plans change: Shorten the lake day when arrival or weather requires it.
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Day 2Non Valley
Plan the day: Choose a Trento or Non Valley focus. Town sights, the canyon and Madonna della Corona need travel and visiting time between them.
If plans change: Drop secondary stops rather than carrying a packed day into the next transfer.
Things to do
- Madonna della Corona1-2h
- Downtown Trento1-2h
- Buonconsiglio Castle2h
- Diga Di Santa Giustina15m
- Canyon Rio Sass2h
Suggested stay
Day 3Cortina
Plan the day: Pick one principal lift or mountain outing before Cortina. The saved list includes more choices than a relaxed day needs.
If plans change: Shorten the route if a lift, pass or forecast does not suit your plans.
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Day 4Cortina
Plan the day: Give Sorapis its own mountain day. The official route includes exposed and equipped sections; choose it only if terrain and conditions suit your experience.
If plans change: Choose a different suitable outing near your Cortina base if exposure, weather or trail conditions are unsuitable.
Things to do
- Lago di Sorapis5-7h
Suggested stay
Day 5Cortina
Plan the day: Make Tre Cime the main walking day and leave time to reach Val Gardena. Braies and Val di Funes are optional additions, not two more full excursions.
If plans change: Keep secondary stops for another day when access, weather or walking takes longer.
Things to do
- Tre Cime di Lavaredo3-4h
- Lago di Braies2hOptional add-on
- Val di Funes1hOptional add-on
- Chiesetta di San Giovanni30mOptional add-on
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Day 6Ortisei
Plan the day: Choose Seceda or Alpe di Siusi for the main outing. Keep any paragliding booking separate from assumptions about the lifts and walking day.
If plans change: Use a shorter local plan when mountain conditions or lift operation change.
Things to do
- Alpe di Seceda2-3h
- Paraglide over Seceda1hOptional add-on
- Alpe di Siusi2-8hOptional add-on
Suggested stay
Day 7Ortisei
Plan the day: Use the extra Val Gardena day for a specific Sassolungo walk, or a slower Ortisei day. Choose the route and its effort before committing.
If plans change: Do not turn a recovery or weather day into another compulsory long hike.
Things to do
- Sassolungo3-8h
- Ortisei2h
Suggested stay
Day 8Brenta
Plan the day: Plan a defined Brenta outing around the transfer and your ability. Check the chosen route and the stay’s arrival arrangements.
If plans change: Shorten the walk when the journey or conditions need more room.
Things to do
- Brenta Dolomites5-7h
Suggested stay
Day 9Milan
Plan the day: Keep the Milan leg and your departure buffer clear. Verify the actual travel arrangements before adding any further stops.
If plans change: An unassigned activity day is useful flexibility, not missing sightseeing.
Things to do
Keep this day flexible for travel and exploring.