Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)
The largest high mountain plateau in Europe, below the Sciliar and the Denti di Terrarossa: endless meadows, old alpine dairies, and witch legends.
Dolomites guide · UNESCO World Heritage
The Dolomites, trail by trail
Hiking trails and via ferratas, valleys and mountain huts, summer and winter activities — everything you need to plan your trip.
Explore the valleys
Each valley is a world of its own: what to see, what to do, how to get there and where to stay.
Alta Badia
Ladin valleys at the foot of the Sella Group: old farmsteads, open plateaux, and Michelin-starred kitchens. Easy skiing in winter, hiking and culture all year.
Arabba e Marmolada
A high mountain village under the Marmolada, the Queen of the Dolomites: steep, technical skiing, a junction on the Sellaronda, and a glacier you can reach by cable car.
Auronzo e Misurina
The lakes of the Cadore, with Misurina at the foot of the Tre Cime and the Cadini: the southern way in to the Tre Cime di Lavaredo loop.
Comelico e Sappada
The most eastern, most authentic corner of the Dolomites, where Comelico Ladin meets the old Germanic dialect of Sappada and the source of the Piave.
Cortina d'Ampezzo
The "Queen of the Dolomites", ringed by the Tofane, Cristallo, and Sorapis. Old-money glamour, famous via ferratas, Great War history, and Olympic host in 2026.
Villages and towns
The towns of the Dolomites, valley by valley.
Ortisei
Capital of Val Gardena, home of Ladin woodcarving and gateway to Seceda and the Alpe di Siusi.
Canazei
The village at the head of Val di Fassa, at the foot of the Sella and the Marmolada, a base for the Sellaronda and the Vajolet Towers.
Corvara in Badia
The main resort of Alta Badia, at the foot of the Sassongher and a crossroads of the Sellaronda between the Gardena and Campolongo passes.
San Candido
Ancient town of the Upper Val Pusteria with its Romanesque collegiate church, a gateway to the Tre Cime and the valley cycle path.
Castelrotto
A German-speaking village at the foot of the Sciliar, with the tallest bell tower in the area and living farming traditions.
Misurina
The Pearl of Cadore, a hamlet on the shore of Lake Misurina at 1,754 metres, known for its clean air and as the gateway to the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
Most popular trails
Curated hikes and via ferratas with difficulty, elevation gain and timing.
EFanes Plateau to Rifugio Lavarella: into the Kingdom of the Fanes
Trekking across the wild Fanes plateau to Rifugi Lavarella and Fanes, among alpine lakes and Ladin legends.
Hiking (E)
ELago di Molveno Loop: the full circuit of the lake
The full circuit of the lake at the foot of the Brenta: 12 km of beaches, lakefront, wild woodland and a suspension bridge. Easy, just long enough, good for families and dogs.
Hiking (E)
ESeceda Loop from Ortisei: the balcony above the Odle
Ride the cable car up, then walk a panoramic ridge loop straight at the Odle Group. Easy, spectacular and great for families.
Hiking (E)
EAlpe di Siusi Circuit: endless meadows beneath the Sciliar
An easy loop across Europe's largest alpine plateau, among mountain dairies and rolling pastures with views of the Sciliar, Sassolungo and Catinaccio.
Hiking (E)
ECinque Torri Loop: trekking among the Great War trenches
An easy loop through the Cinque Torri rock towers and the open-air Great War museum, with views of the Tofane. Good for families.
Hiking (E)
TCross-Country Ski Loop at Passo Lavazè in Val di Fiemme
An easy cross-country circuit across the snowy Passo Lavazè basin, on forested tracks at the foot of the Latemar. Good for beginners.
Easy / Tourist (T)
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Sleep in the mountains
Historic mountain huts with panoramic views, overnight stays and meals.
2170 mBaita Segantini
An iconic viewpoint with a direct view of Cimon della Pala, celebrated at dawn and dusk.
1996 mMalga Glatsch (Geisleralm)
A panoramic mountain dairy along the Adolf Munkel trail, renowned for its traditional South Tyrolean cuisine.
2440 mRifugio Alpe di Tires
Instantly recognisable by its red roof, at the foot of the Denti di Terrarossa.
2320 mRifugio Auronzo
The starting point of the Tre Cime circuit, reachable by car via a toll road.
2457 mRifugio Bolzano allo Sciliar
A historic hut on the Sciliar summit plateau, one of the oldest in the Dolomites.
2205 mRifugio Bosi al Monte Piana
The base for visiting the Monte Piana open-air Great War museum.