Dolomites Alpine Loop from Bolzano

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The route · 6 stops

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Bolzano (Bozen)
1 night
South Tyrol's cosmopolitan capital blends Italian piazza culture with Austrian Tyrolean architecture. The covered arcades lead to a Gothic cathedral, while the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology houses Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy. Book tickets in advance; afternoon wine bars and the Renon cable car complete the arrival day.
South Tyrol's cosmopolitan capital blends Italian piazza culture with Austrian Tyrolean architecture. The covered arcades lead to a Gothic cathedral, while the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology houses Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy. Book tickets in advance; afternoon wine bars and the Renon cable car complete the arrival day.
Park at the Talvera car park and walk into the pedestrianised centre. The Ötzi Museum sells out in summer: book online at least a week ahead.
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Canazei
2 nights35m · 42 km from previous
The Great Dolomites Road climbs to Canazei through Lago di Carezza, a turquoise lake reflecting the Latemar massif. Base here for two nights: the first for the Pordoi cable car to the Sass Pordoi terrace at 2,950m with views of Marmolada and the Sella group, the second for the Fedaia Pass and glacier viewpoint.
The Great Dolomites Road climbs to Canazei through Lago di Carezza, a turquoise lake reflecting the Latemar massif. Base here for two nights: the first for the Pordoi cable car to the Sass Pordoi terrace at 2,950m with views of Marmolada and the Sella group, the second for the Fedaia Pass and glacier viewpoint.
Book the Pordoi cable car online in July and August. The Fedaia Pass road typically opens in June; check road status at provinz.bz.it before driving up.
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Cortina d'Ampezzo
2 nights31m · 37 km from previous
Italy's most glamorous mountain resort is the base for the Tre Cime di Lavaredo circuit, the route's standout hike. Drive the toll road to Rifugio Auronzo and walk the 10km loop around the three iconic spires in 3-4 hours. The Cinque Torri cable car and WWI trench museum fill the second day well.
Italy's most glamorous mountain resort is the base for the Tre Cime di Lavaredo circuit, the route's standout hike. Drive the toll road to Rifugio Auronzo and walk the 10km loop around the three iconic spires in 3-4 hours. The Cinque Torri cable car and WWI trench museum fill the second day well.
Drive to Rifugio Auronzo early; the toll road costs around €30 per car and the car park fills by 9am on summer mornings. The hike requires no specialist equipment.
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Lago di Braies
1 night20m · 24 km from previous
Pragser Wildsee is the most beautiful lake in the Dolomites: vivid turquoise water enclosed by near-vertical cliff walls, with rowing boats for hire and a shoreline path. Arriving before 9am or staying overnight avoids peak summer crowds and car park restrictions.
Pragser Wildsee is the most beautiful lake in the Dolomites: vivid turquoise water enclosed by near-vertical cliff walls, with rowing boats for hire and a shoreline path. Arriving before 9am or staying overnight avoids peak summer crowds and car park restrictions.
In high season the lake road closes to non-hotel cars from mid-morning. Check restrictions for your dates; arrival before 9am or overnight stays avoid the closure.
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Ortisei (Val Gardena)
2 nights38m · 45 km from previous
The capital of the Ladin-speaking Val Gardena is the base for two Alpine highlights: the Seceda cable car to the dramatic Fermeda Towers ridgeline, and the Alpe di Siusi plateau, Europe's largest alpine meadow at 1,850m. A detour to Val di Funes adds the classic Santa Magdalena church and Odle massif panorama.
The capital of the Ladin-speaking Val Gardena is the base for two Alpine highlights: the Seceda cable car to the dramatic Fermeda Towers ridgeline, and the Alpe di Siusi plateau, Europe's largest alpine meadow at 1,850m. A detour to Val di Funes adds the classic Santa Magdalena church and Odle massif panorama.
The Seiser Alm road is restricted to private cars in summer peak hours. Use the Ortisei cable car or shuttle bus from the valley to reach the meadow.
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Bolzano (Bozen)
28m · 33 km from previous
The loop returns to Bolzano in 40 minutes via the A22 motorway. A final morning allows a revisit to the old town market, Piazza Walther, or the Ötzi Museum before the onward journey to Verona, Innsbruck, or Venice.
The loop returns to Bolzano in 40 minutes via the A22 motorway. A final morning allows a revisit to the old town market, Piazza Walther, or the Ötzi Museum before the onward journey to Verona, Innsbruck, or Venice.
The A22 motorway from Ponte Gardena to Bolzano Sud takes 40 minutes. A motorway toll applies; have a credit card or cash ready.

Dolomites Alpine Loop from Bolzano

The route · 6 stops

Bolzano (Bozen)

Canazei

Cortina d'Ampezzo

Lago di Braies

Ortisei (Val Gardena)

Bolzano (Bozen)

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