Peaks and views
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Seceda | A cable car to a grassy ridge ending in jagged, saw-tooth peaks, one of the most famous views in the Alps. | From Ortisei, 22 May to mid-October; about €74 return |
| The Alpe di Siusi | Europe's largest high-alpine meadow, with easy trails and wooden huts between the peaks. | By cable car from Siusi |
| The Tre Cime di Lavaredo | Three towering rock peaks circled by a loop trail of about 10 kilometres. | The road costs €40 per car, booked by the day before; late May to October |
| Passo Giau | A mountain pass with a sweeping view over the Cortina peaks, one of the best sunset spots. | Near Cortina d'Ampezzo |
The lakes
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Lago di Braies | A turquoise lake below a rock wall, with wooden boats to hire and a path around it in an hour. | In peak season (1 July–15 September) the lake car park must be booked, €40, or take the bus |
| Lake Carezza | A small lake in rainbow colours beneath the Latemar peaks. | Near Bolzano |
| Lake Sorapis | A milky-blue lake beneath the peaks, reached by a moderate hiking trail. | About two hours each way from Passo Tre Croci |
| Lake Misurina | A calm lake reflecting the peaks, on the way to the Tre Cime. | Near Cortina d'Ampezzo |
Villages and winter
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Val di Funes and Santa Maddalena | A small church in a green valley before the Odle peaks, one of the best-known pictures of the Dolomites. | Near Bressanone |
| Cortina d'Ampezzo | An elegant mountain town that hosted the Winter Olympics in February 2026. | Eastern Dolomites |
| Ortisei and Val Gardena | Wooden villages famous for woodcarving, and a base for cable cars in summer and winter. | Central Dolomites |
| The Sella Ronda ski circuit | A ski loop of about 40 kilometres around the Sella massif, through four valleys. | In winter, about December to March |
Tips before you go
- Late June to September is for hiking and the lakes; December to March for skiing.
- The nearest airports are Venice, Verona and Innsbruck, two to three hours by car.
- Mountain roads are busy in peak season, so start early and book car parks ahead.
- You need a Schengen visa to visit Italy.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in the Dolomites?
Seceda, the Alpe di Siusi, the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Lakes Braies, Carezza and Sorapis, Val di Funes and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Do I need to book Lago di Braies?
In peak season, 1 July to 15 September, the lake car park must be booked between 9 am and 4 pm, or you can arrive by bus.
When is the best time to visit the Dolomites?
Late June to September for hiking, flowers and lakes, and December to March for skiing.
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Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; ticket prices and opening hours are set by each attraction and may change, so check them on the official website before you go.