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.
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Trekking in the Dolomites: the most beautiful trails
From family walks to multi-day high routes. Every trek in the Dolomites, sorted for all levels.
Trekking is the truest way to get to know these mountains. We've sorted the trails by level and by area. Some are panoramic half-day walks, easy enough for families. Others are long loops that climb to high huts and saddles. Each route comes with a fact sheet: elevation gain, walking time, where to start and the CAI difficulty grade.
The classics draw the crowds. Think the Tre Cime di Lavaredo loop, the Sassolungo circuit from Passo Sella, the Adolf Munkel Trail under the Odle. But every valley keeps quieter paths too. New to this? Start with the routes marked easy. Want real climbing? Filter for the EE-grade hikes. And if you want to learn how to read the signs, pack a rucksack and sleep in a mountain hut, read our guide to trekking in the Dolomites.
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Trekking trails
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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.
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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.
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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.
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EBaita Segantini and Val Venegia: loop beneath the Pale di San Martino
A panoramic loop from Baita Segantini along the green Val Venegia at the foot of the Cimon della Pala. Good for families.
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EECadini di Misurina to Rifugio Fonda Savio: among the most cinematic spires
A climb to Rifugio Fonda Savio in the maze of spires of the Cadini di Misurina, one of the most cinematic views in the Dolomites.
Experienced hikers (EE)
ECol Raiser and Rifugio Firenze: trekking at the foot of the Odle
An easy walk across the Col Raiser plateau to Rifugio Firenze, beneath the southern walls of the Odle. Ideal for families.
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EESassolungo Circuit from Passo Sella: the giant's loop
The full loop around the Sassolungo and Sassopiatto: a demanding classic with 360° views over the Sella Group and the Marmolada.
Experienced hikers (EE)
ETre Cime di Lavaredo Circuit: route, map and timings
The most iconic loop in the Dolomites. Ten kilometres around the Tre Cime, past historic huts and scenery you have seen on a hundred postcards. Fit families can do it too.
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EELago di Coldai and Rifugio Coldai on the Alta Via 1
A climb to Lago di Coldai and its namesake hut on the Alta Via 1, at the foot of the great Civetta wall.
Experienced hikers (EE)
EMonte Piana: open-air museum of the Great War
A history-laden hike across Monte Piana, among trenches, tunnels and gun emplacements from the First World War, with views of the Tre Cime.
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EEPiz Boè Summit Route: the easy three-thousander of the Sella
A climb to the summit of Piz Boè (3,152 m), the highest point of the Sella Group within reach of experienced walkers without technical climbing, helped by the cable car.
Experienced hikers (EE)
EERifugio Tissi: the balcony facing the Civetta wall
A climb to Rifugio Tissi, rated one of the most panoramic huts in the Dolomites, facing the immense "wall of walls".
Experienced hikers (EE)
EERifugio Vajolet and the Torri del Vajolet in the Catinaccio
A climb into the heart of the Catinaccio to Rifugio Vajolet, beneath the famous Towers. A demanding route for experienced hikers.
Experienced hikers (EE)
EEAscent of the Sciliar to Rifugio Bolzano from the Alpe di Siusi
A demanding climb to the high plateau of the Sciliar and the historic Rifugio Bolzano, with views of the Denti di Terrarossa.
Experienced hikers (EE)
EAdolf Munkel Trail: trekking at the foot of the Odle
The classic panoramic trek beneath the north faces of the Odle, through huts and forest in the Puez-Odle Nature Park. Easy and family-friendly.
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EViel del Pan Trail: the balcony overlooking the Marmolada
One of the most famous panoramic trails in the Dolomites, facing the Marmolada glacier the whole way. Easy and open to all.
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