Fanes 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)
Walks with no technical difficulty (grades T and E), suitable for families and those new to the mountains.
Easy hikes are the gateway to the Dolomites: well-signed trails with no technical difficulty and modest elevation gain, perfect for families with children, for those new to the mountains or for anyone who simply wants to enjoy the view without too much effort. They fall within the gentler CAI grades T (tourist) and E (hiking).
On this page we gather the easy trails of the Dolomites, often walks around the lakes or flat loops across the high plateaus, several of which can be tackled with an off-road pushchair. For each one you'll find elevation gain, walking time and starting point, so you can pick the right walk based on the time you have and your fitness.
Trekking across the wild Fanes plateau to Rifugi Lavarella and Fanes, among alpine lakes and Ladin legends.
Hiking (E)
Cable-car ascent and a panoramic ridge loop facing the Odle Group. Easy and spectacular — perfect for families.
Hiking (E)
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)
Easy loop through the Cinque Torri rock towers and the open-air Great War museum, with views of the Tofane. Family-friendly.
Hiking (E)
An easy cross-country skiing circuit across the snowy Passo Lavazè basin, through forested tracks at the foot of the Latemar. Suitable for beginners.
Easy / Tourist (T)
Panoramic loop from Baita Segantini along the green Val Venegia at the foot of the Cimon della Pala. Family-friendly.
Hiking (E)
Short hike to the spectacular Fanes waterfalls, among the most evocative in the Dolomites, tucked deep in a narrow gorge.
Hiking (E)
An easy walk from Sappada to the source of the River Piave and the nearby Mühlbach waterfalls, in the wild heart of the eastern Dolomites.
Easy / Tourist (T)
One of the easiest and most evocative snowshoe routes in the Dolomites, along the snowy floor of Vallunga above Selva. Perfect for families.
Easy / Tourist (T)
The historic cycle route along the former Dolomites railway line, from Dobbiaco to Cortina d'Ampezzo, through tunnels and spectacular mountain scenery. Family-friendly.
Hiking (E)
An easy walk across the Col Raiser plateau to Rifugio Firenze, beneath the southern walls of the Odle. Ideal for families.
Hiking (E)
The flat perimeter walk around the most famous lake in the Dolomites: 3.5 km accessible to everyone, including pushchairs, with postcard views at every turn.
Easy / Tourist (T)
Flat loop around Lago di Dobbiaco through reedbeds and forest, with views of the Sesto Dolomites. Ideal for families.
Easy / Tourist (T)
A flat loop around Lago di Misurina, the "Pearl of the Cadore", with views of the Cadini and the Sorapis. Accessible to all.
Easy / Tourist (T)
The most iconic loop in the Dolomites: 10 km around the Tre Cime, past historic mountain huts and legendary scenery. Suitable for fit families too.
Hiking (E)
A short circuit around Lago di Carezza, celebrated for its constantly shifting colours, at the foot of the Latemar and the Catinaccio.
Easy / Tourist (T)
A history-laden hike across Monte Piana, among trenches, tunnels and gun emplacements from the First World War, with views of the Tre Cime.
Hiking (E)
The quintessential panoramic trek beneath the north faces of the Odle, through alpine huts and forests of the Puez-Odle Nature Park. Easy and family-friendly.
Hiking (E)
One of the most famous panoramic trails in the Dolomites, directly facing the Marmolada glacier. Easy and open to all.
Hiking (E)
Mountain-bike or e-bike loop across the panoramic Pralongià plateau, between alpine huts and views of the Sella Group and Marmolada.
Hiking (E)