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The Dolomites are a mountain range in northeastern Italy, spread across the Veneto, Trentino and South Tyrol, known for pale limestone spires, sheer walls and green high pastures. The rock glows pink and orange at sunrise and sunset, and the range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. German and Ladin are spoken in many valleys alongside Italian, reflecting the region's mixed heritage.
The Tre Cime di Lavaredo, three massive towers, are circled by one of the best-known hikes in the Alps. Lago di Braies, a green lake beneath steep cliffs, draws crowds in summer, and Lago di Sorapis rewards a longer hike with milky turquoise water. Cortina d'Ampezzo is the stylish hub of the eastern Dolomites, close to the Cinque Torri and Lagazuoi, where First World War tunnels and trenches remain. In the west, Seceda's tilted ridge and the vast meadows of the Seiser Alm are reached by cable car, while Val di Funes frames tiny churches against jagged peaks. Lago di Carezza and the Marmolada, the range's highest peak with its glacier, round out the classic sights.
The region suits hikers in summer and skiers in winter, with a large network of lifts and mountain huts. Driving the high passes is scenic but busy, and public buses link many valleys. Late June to September is hiking season, while winter brings the Dolomiti Superski area to life.
WiserMap travel guideDolomites Italy Tre Cime Seceda and Mountain Hut MealsPlan a Dolomites trip: Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Lago di Braies, Seceda, Seiser Alm, Cortina, Val di Funes and Marmolada, with hut food, bases and the best months.Read the guide
Three huge rock towers that are the symbol of the Dolomites. A toll road from Misurina leads to Rifugio Auronzo, where a loop trail of about 10 kilometers circles the peaks past Rifugio Locatelli. The loop takes three to four hours, and the toll road is pricey, so start early.
A grassy ridge at about 2,500 meters above Val Gardena, ending in a sharp cliff with the jagged Odle peaks behind. A cable car from Ortisei reaches the top, with walks to mountain huts. Clear mornings bring the best photos, and the lifts run only in summer and winter seasons.
Two areas near Passo Falzarego west of Cortina. Cinque Torri has five rock towers and an open-air World War I museum with trenches, while the Lagazuoi cable car leads to a summit hut and wartime tunnels. Bring a headlamp if you want to explore the tunnels.
The highest mountain in the Dolomites at 3,343 meters, with a glacier on its north side. Cable cars from Malga Ciapela climb to Punta Rocca for huge views and a World War I museum. Check conditions before going, as access to the glacier is restricted.
A green mountain lake below the cliffs of the Seekofel, with a wooden boathouse renting rowing boats. An easy path circles the lake in about an hour. In summer the access road has timed restrictions, so book parking or come by bus, and arrive early.
A milky turquoise lake in a cirque below Monte Sorapis, reached on trail 215 from Passo Tre Croci near Cortina. The walk takes about two hours each way and has a few exposed sections with cables. The Rifugio Vandelli hut next to the lake serves food in summer.
A small lake known for its rainbow colors and reflections of the Latemar peaks, set in a forest beside the Costalunga pass road. A short path circles the fenced shore. It is easy to reach from Bolzano and is best in the morning when the water is calm.
A lake at about 1,750 meters near Auronzo, with views of the Sorapis group and the road up to the Tre Cime. A flat path loops around the shore past cafes and the large former Grand Hotel. It is a good stop on the way to the Tre Cime toll road.
An elegant mountain town ringed by peaks, a host of the 2026 Winter Olympics with Milan. The car-free Corso Italia is lined with shops and cafes, and lifts reach Tofana and Faloria. It makes a good base for hiking in summer and skiing in winter.
Alpe di Siusi, the largest high alpine meadow in Europe, with gentle trails, farms and huts below Sassolungo and the Sciliar. A cable car runs up from Siusi, and private cars are restricted during the day. It is ideal for easy hikes, cycling and family walks.
A quiet valley known for the little church of St. Johann in Ranui and the village of Santa Maddalena, both set against the spiky Odle peaks. Signed viewpoints help find the famous photo angles. Trails lead up to the Geisler Alm hut for longer walks.
A high mountain pass at 2,236 meters on a road of hairpin bends between Cortina and Colle Santa Lucia. At the top, meadows look out to the Nuvolau and Ra Gusela peaks and a hut serves food. Drive carefully and watch for cyclists, especially on summer weekends.
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