r/dolomites

Hey everyone,

I’m planning a road trip up to the Dolomites starting and ending in Venice, and I’m trying to decide on the best campervan rental company to go with.

I’ll be picking up somewhere around Venice (VCE airport or mainland area like Mestre/Marghera) and driving up toward Cortina / Val Gardena.

Which company did you use and how was the experience? I’ve seen big corporate names like Roadsurfer, Indie Campers, and McRent, as well as peer-to-peer sites like Yescapa. Are there any local Italian companies you'd recommend instead?

I’m heading to the Dolomites for a week beginning of September and travelling with only my 35L backpack as carry-on, so I’m really limited on space.

I’m trying to decide what footwear to wear on the flight and what to pack:

- Berghaus hiking boots – hiking boots with ankle support

- Salomon XT-6 – lighter hiking shoes

- Crocs – planning to pack these for evenings/hostel

For those who have actually hiked in the Dolomites, would you recommend proper hiking boots or hiking shoes? I’ll be doing a mixture of shorter hikes and some longer mountain trails, but nothing particularly technical.

I’m leaning towards the XT-6 because they’re lighter and easier to travel with, but I don’t want to sacrifice grip/support just to save a bit of space.

What would you take if you could only bring one proper hiking shoe/boot? Thanks!

hi- september parking passes just came out yay!!!! I bought a pass for 3 AM as I would like to see Tre Cime during the sunrise but that means I can show up at 5 AM right? seeing that it is available for 12 hours but it does not matter as long as I leave by 3 PM correct? just want to confirm!

I have five days to go to the Dolomites and hope to get some great 3-6 hour) hikes in, as well as walking access to train as well as restaurants, etc. don’t mind taking a gondola or bus, but prefer to hike from my accommodation. any suggestions? will be solo so prefer hotel or hostel, if you might have accommodation recommendation. thank you!

I am thinking about visiting Dolomites the first time for about 11 days in early September 2027.

Is 11 days reasonable? Is it enough to visit all the must-see places and trails? AI told me to go for 7 days, but I feel that’s too short.

I will be renting a car. I will either fly to Milan or Venice. I have already been to Venice but not Milan. Should fly to Milan? 11 days might not be enough, right? If I stick to Venice, should I only stay half in the east and half in the west?

Any other tips I should know? Thanks

Salve a tutti, settimana prossima starò 7 giorni in Val Badia e vi chiedo qualche consiglio per itinerari e percorsi trekking giornalieri (preferibilmente non oltre 800 metri di dislivello e entro le 6-8 ore).

Questi sono percorsi che ho già fatto:
- Camminata da Passo Pordoi per Vie del Pan
- Giro Sass de Putia con partenza da Passo delle Erbe
- Sentiero Adolf Munker con partenza da Malga Zannes
- Esscursione al Pitz Boe con partenza da funivia Passo Pordoi
- Anello da Passo Campolongo a Rifugio Franz Kostner
- Camminata (e anche giro in ebike) da Rifugio Pederü a Rifugio Fanes

Ci sono altre camminate panoramiche che meritano anche in zona adiacenti ma se possibile non troppo affollate?

Vi chiedo anche un consiglio per raggiungere una vetta alta con funivia e poter ammirare panorami alpini. Grazie

I've been seeing a few different starting points.

1. Venice, Italy
2. Milan, Italy
3. Innsbruk, Austria
4. Bolzano, Italy

I'm planning to visit other parts of Italy, austria as well. (2-2.5weeks) Would appreciate some suggestions as well, thank you! :)

I am planning to hike Armentara Meadows and La Crusc, so looking for stay near Furnacia, Luns .

I am a solo traveler and not renting car. Want to stay close to Furnacia a day before my trek.

Not finding much hotels online.

Looking for some suggestions on stays.

Thanks in advance.

4 of us will be in Kastelruth starting Aug 29, for 4 nights. Then on to Cortina for 3 nights. We’re leaving home later this week (going a few places before Italy) so I have to pack in the next few days.

I’ve been looking at my weather app and it indicates that it’s been raining every day this week and will likely rain every single day for the next 10 days. Is that really what’s happening over there? I’ve got rain gear but I am surprised at the incessant rain. If anyone is there now who see this, could you tell me how it’s been? Thank you!

Hey everyone!

I'm planning a 21-day trip to France and Italy in September and I'm debating whether I should squeeze Chamonix into the itinerary or save it for another trip.

My rough itinerary is currently:

🇫🇷 Paris — 4 days
🧗 Fontainebleau — 3 days (Font is closed so I might boulder in yvelines & essonne instead)
🏔️ Chamonix — 2–3 days?
🇮🇹 Dolomites — 5 days
🎨 Florence — 2 days
🏛️ Rome — 3–4 days

My dilemma is that Chamonix → Dolomites is quite a big travel transition, and I'm wondering whether 2–3 days in Chamonix is actually worth the time, or whether I should spend those days elsewhere in Italy.

For people who've been to both:

Would you do Chamonix + Dolomites in the same 21-day trip, or save Chamonix for a future trip and spend more time in Italy?

Also if I skip Chamonix, where would be the best before heading to the Dolomites? Verona, Innsbruck or Bologna?

Thanks!!

Hi, i plan to visit dolomites in early February. Roadtrip with car for 5 nights. Obviously no hiking.

My question, is it worth to visit during that time? In term of view or experience.

2 nights - Cortino 3 nights- Ortisei

Hi everyone, traveling to the Dolomites for the first time in September, staying in the Cortina/ San Vito Di Cadore area for the first half and then the Ortisei/ Selva Val Gardena area for the second. Just wondering what everyone’s favorite souvenirs are to grab from the areas (have to be an able to bring it back into Canada). Would love to hear about anyone’s favorite shops or items we can add to our itinerary to check out! Food items, art, housewares, whatever.

Thanks in advance!

Heading to Alpe di Suisi, Ortisei, and Tires for the last week of August and first few days of September. The weather apps are very variable and hard to pinpoint locations. I know it is mountain weather and will change quickly, but generally what kind of temperatures should we expect?

Any advice or things I should take note off? I'll be renting an automatic car for our trip at the end of October. Are the roads covered in snow or icy yet?

How do I go about with tolls? Is there any app I can use to scout for cheaper petrol stations?