August 2024
One Week Itinerary Exploring the Dolomites – Cortina d’Ampezzo and Ortisei, Italy
The Dolomites have been on my travel bucket list for a long time – once I discovered this magical region in Italy, it has been a region I could not wait to explore. After marking it down for the 2024 travel year, it has finally arrived. While we have visited many parts of Italy, this one will be the most unique. In the Italian Alps, the influence here will be more from Austria, Switzerland, and Germany than traditional Italian culture as it is really its own thing. The pictures of this location simply do not do it justice and I knew that going into this trip. The Dolomites really is a perfect destination for an outdoor getaway – a great way to experience nature and disconnect.
| Itinerary | |||||
| Day 0 | Arrive in Italy via Venice Drive to Cortina d’Ampezzo Check in Hotel Al Larin Explore downtown Cortina d’Ampezzo Dinner at Dolom’eats | ||||
| Day 1 | Hike Tre Cime di Lavaredo Visit Lake Dürrensee and Tre Cime Viewpoint Visit Lago di Braies and boat ride Dinner at Restaurant Ariston Bar Gelato at Da Po’ | ||||
| Day 2 | Hike Lago di Sorapis Trail Drive to Ortisei Check in Hotel Digon | ||||
| Day 3 | Hike Seceda Ridgeline Trail | ||||
| Day 4 | Hike to the Alpe di Siusi Viewpoint Downtown Ortisei | ||||
| Day 5 | Piccolo Cir Via Ferrata | ||||
| Day 6 | Alto Adige Wine Region | ||||
| Day 7 | Drive to Venice | ||||
| Day 8 | Return to airport / Depart |