Rocca Pietore, Italy
Top Spots in and near Rocca Pietore
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Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Hike to Lago Limides
1.6 mi / 426.5 ft gainLago Limides is a small alpine lake on the Falzarego Pass in the Italian Dolomites, not far from Cortina d'Ampezzo.For this hike, we parked at the Falzarego Lagazuoi cable car station, and followed the trail on the opposite side of the road. The trail is a narrow dirt trail, but it's easy to foll...Read more -
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Rock Climb the Dolomites
This summer we discovered the Cinque Torri near Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Dolomites, and I think it may be my new favourite place to climb. In the summertime there are a few ways to reach the Cinque Torri. If you're only coming for the day, one of the easiest ways is to park on the Passo Falzarego...Read more -
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Croda Da Lago Circut
7.8 mi / 1148 ft gainBrass Tax Hiking tracks: 437, 434, 435 Distance: 7.8 miles / 12.5 km - 759 meter elevation change. Time: 7+ hours Difficulty: Moderate/difficult Stay: Rifugio Palmieri Things to Note: Trails in the Dolomites are defined by numbers. You will also notice in your planning that there are also tra...Read more -
San Pellegrino, Italy
Hike from Passo San Pelligrino to Rifugio Mulaz
8.7 mi / 3858.3 ft gainThe hike from Passo San Pellegrino to Rifugio Mulaz is stage seven of the incredible Alta Via 2 multi-day hut-to-hut trek in the Dolomites, which starts in Brixen/Bressanone and ends in Croce d’Aune north of Venice. This challenging but stunning hike is full of incredible scenery, where lush gree...Read more -
Corvara in Badia, Italy
Hike from Rifugio Pisciadu to Rifugio Franz Kostner via Piz Boè
5.4 mi / 2099.7 ft gainIf you're planning a trip to the Dolomites, you simply must plan a hut-to-hut hike.Last year I did a number of multi-day hikes from hut to hut, and this one definitely has to be one of the most dramatic.I've already shared the first day of the adventure in this post, so today I'm going to share t...Read more -
Corvara in Badia, Italy
Climb The Brigata Tridentina Via Ferrata
2.5 mi / 2316.3 ft gainIf you want to add a via ferrata on to your itinerary for the Dolomites, then the Pisciadù Via Ferrata (also known as Brigata Tridentina Klettersteig) is one of the best. A Dolomites classic! This VF is easily accessible from the village of Colfosco, on the Passo Gardena mountain pass, with a sma...Read more -
Sëlva, Italy
Citta dei Sassi - Sport Climbing Crag
Cita dei Sassi is a great sport climbing and bouldering area on the Sella Pass, not far from Val Gardena in the Dolomites, with a number of boulders and short, bolted sport routes all a short walk from the car park. To access the area, drive over the Sella Pass until you reach the parking areas f...Read more -
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Hike to Lago Di Sorapis & Rifugio Vandelli In The Dolomites
7.1 mi / 1148.3 ft gainThe hike to Lake Sorapis and Rifugio Vandelli is a nice day hike for all abilities of hiker. The trail starts from the roadside, on the road that leads from Cortina d'Ampezzo to Misurina. You'll see a gravel area at the side of the road where you can park - but get there early in the high season ...Read more -
Santa Cristina Valgardena, Italy
Hike from Col Raiser to Seceda in the Dolomites
Seceda is one of the most famous (and most photographed) spots in all of the Italian Dolomites. This summer I decided to finally visit it to see if it was really worth the hype, and to see if there was a way to escape the worst of the crowds.Most tourists visit Seceda from Ortisei, taking the cab...Read more -
Misurina, Italy
Photograph The Dolomites Near Misurina
The Dolomites in this area are absolutely stunning, and you can pair these massive mountains well in pictures with small towns like Auronzo, Reane, and Misurina. It may be a bit cold, but going in October or later will allow you to see the mountains with some snow sprinkled among the peaks. If y...Read more -
Misurina, Italy
Photograph Lago di Misurina
This beautiful lake and small town are tucked away in the Dolomite Mountains. It is the largest lake in Cadore, and also was the last outdoor location ever used for an Olympic speed skating event. There is ample parking alongside the lake along with a dock where you can set up your tripod. On a c...Read more -
Auronzo di Cadore, Italy
Hike to Rifugio Auronzo & The Three Peaks in the Dolomites
8.7 mi / 1935.7 ft gainYou start this easy hike from just before the toll road station on the road up from Misurina to Rifugio Auronzo. As you are looking towards the peaks and the trail starts on the right side of the road. The first part of the route takes you through some forest and across a couple of streams before...Read more -
Funes, Italy
Photograph St. Johann Church
5.0This small church sits in a cow pasture just outside of Puez-Geisler Nature Park. The church is next to a hotel, making parking and visiting a little easier. To get the best vantage point of the church and mountains, walk down the road and shoot through the fence. The mountains are fairly lumi...Read more -
Braies, Italy
Hike or Run the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites
5.093.2 mi / 26250 ft gainThe Alta Via 1 is the definite trail through the Italian Dolomites, showcasing some of the most scenic terrain in all of the Alps. It begins at Lago di Braies and ends in the town Belluno, covering 150 kilometers and over 26,000' of elevation gain.Unlike backpacking or fastpacking in the United S...Read more -
Braies, Italy
Hike around Lago Di Braies
5.02.2 mi / 80 ft gainOnly an hour and a half from Bolzano, or an hour from Cortina d'Ampezzo, (my home base while in the Dolomites), Lago Di Braies is a must do half day trip. This popular destination is known for it's beautiful blue water and towering surrounding peaks and it does not disappoint. Most only see the p...Read more -
Braies, Italy
Hike and Canoe at Lago Di Braies
4.02.2 miStarting at the Hotel Lago Di Braies, you have the option to loop around the lake to hiker's left or right. To the left is the local dock, while to the right is a chapel and barn. Either way, you will end up where you started no longer than an hour and a half later. Once you are done with the loo...Read more