{"id":4917,"date":"2021-12-03T16:29:04","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T16:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/martak.sg-host.com\/?page_id=4917"},"modified":"2025-05-08T15:01:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T14:01:26","slug":"italian-dolomites-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/italian-dolomites-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Dolomites Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-37a63b92 gbp-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-75d81a0f gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cbdc8089\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b9722636 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Where to base yourself in the Italian Dolomites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7e84592a gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\">Are you having difficulty deciding what region of the Dolomites to visit? These articles will help you decide.<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8b714cc9\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-6943a141 gb-button-text gbp-button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/regions-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See the regions<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3ecd97b4\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f054bb3c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f054bb3c\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cortina-Ampezzo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Cortina-Ampezzo-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cortina-Ampezzo-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cortina-Ampezzo-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cortina-Ampezzo-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cortina-Ampezzo-1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b42f3da4 gbp-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9540098d gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-880600c3\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-29435f9f gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Trip itineraries for the Italian Dolomites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-602a1224 gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\">Plan the perfect road trip through the Dolomites with one of my custom-made itineraries. Whether you travel by car or want to rely solely on public transport, there is an itinerary for you. <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-06760536\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-a7cdc7d3 gb-button-text gbp-button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/italian-dolomites-itineraries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pick an itinerary<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-07038159\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-e885edb4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-e885edb4\" src=\"http:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rifugio-Rosetta-to-Rifugio-Pradidali-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Rifugio-Rosetta-to-Rifugio-Pradidali-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rifugio-Rosetta-to-Rifugio-Pradidali-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rifugio-Rosetta-to-Rifugio-Pradidali-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rifugio-Rosetta-to-Rifugio-Pradidali-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rifugio-Rosetta-to-Rifugio-Pradidali-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-139e373a gbp-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a1d4326 gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0da67327\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e66d4946 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Day hikes in the Italian Dolomites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9abb9cbc gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\">The Dolomites offer endless hiking opportunities, from short one-hour strolls through mountain valleys to full-day summit excursions. Choose a hike suitable for your mood and abilities.<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ca1f2494\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-5d666f96 gb-button-text gbp-button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/italian-dolomites-day-hikes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plan a day hike<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-35015bdd\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-4b9bc71a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-4b9bc71a\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-139.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Col_De_La_Peina-139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-139.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-139-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-139-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-139-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-441de892 gbp-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ffd83c1 gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6bdb5b83\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7f77a7de gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Hut-to-hut treks in the Italian Dolomites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c6c30079 gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\">With an extensive alpine hut network, the Dolomites are perfect for planning a hut-to-hut adventure, from a 3-day mountain range to a 14-day crossing of all the Dolomites.\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-605962a3\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-4e86f079 gb-button-text gbp-button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/dolomites-hut-to-hut-treks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See the hut-to-hut treks<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-51134523\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-e4416e44\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-e4416e44\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Rifugio-Lagazuoi.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Rifugio-Lagazuoi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Rifugio-Lagazuoi.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Rifugio-Lagazuoi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Rifugio-Lagazuoi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Rifugio-Lagazuoi-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-60983562 gbp-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f97b3197 gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-51ff0fca\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0bd96486 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Via ferratas in the Italian Dolomites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-debe5216 gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\">Via ferratas were first created in the Dolomites. My guides include over 30 routes, from beginner to advanced. <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-32a99caa\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-3b73f608 gb-button-text gbp-button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/via-ferratas-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plan a via ferrata<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dcf33197\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-b0f37942\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-b0f37942\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Via-Ferrata-Marino-Bianchi-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Via-Ferrata-Marino-Bianchi-18\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Via-Ferrata-Marino-Bianchi-18.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Via-Ferrata-Marino-Bianchi-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Via-Ferrata-Marino-Bianchi-18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Via-Ferrata-Marino-Bianchi-18-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6b080ceb gbp-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-856c0bcf gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d4263a8\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e4e7ae02 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Photography in the Italian Dolomites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e0e09dde gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\">The Dolomites are a photographer&#8217;s paradise. Learn about the best spots to capture those print-worthy photographs. <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d2c66b87\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-b9f691d6 gb-button-text gbp-button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/photography-dolomites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See the photo locations<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9857005a\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ed4b4d52\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ed4b4d52\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Cinque-Torri-and-Mount-Antelao.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Cinque Torri and Mount Antelao\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Cinque-Torri-and-Mount-Antelao.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Cinque-Torri-and-Mount-Antelao-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Cinque-Torri-and-Mount-Antelao-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Cinque-Torri-and-Mount-Antelao-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7f5b1715 gbp-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-28c126b2 gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a88ed29\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-828e7eef gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Frequently Asked Questions About Travel in the Italian Dolomites<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2bdd35b4\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-202aad2b gb-accordion\" data-accordion-multiple-open>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ed825243 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-03252e07 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-03252e07\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">When is the best time to visit the Dolomites if I want to hike?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-35380b25\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-35380b25\">\n\n<p>The hiking season starts officially in mid-June, and that\u2019s when most backcountry huts open.&nbsp;July and August are hot and tempestuous but very beautiful. August is the month of holidays for many Europeans, and the trails can get very busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>September and October are my favorites. The summer storms subside, and so does the tourist number. Autumn colors start to transform the region. Most alpine huts close by the 3rd week of September.&nbsp;The ski season in the Dolomites starts in early December and finishes toward the end of April.&nbsp;Some mountain passes might be closed during that time and hiking is only possible in the valleys (if at all).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose to travel in the spring (May \u2013 mid-June), look for south-facing via ferratas and hikes or valley walks. Being exposed to the sun longer, they\u2019ll have the highest chance of being snow-free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9f3656eb gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3479069e gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3479069e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How much time do I need to see the Dolomites?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-98253c18\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-98253c18\">\n\n<p>Let\u2019s just get one thing straight, there is no upper limit to this question. I have spent over 7 months in the Dolomites over two hiking seasons and the list of things I want to do is still as long as ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good amount of time to explore is at least 10 days. This will give you a real taste of what the Dolomites are all about. However, if you can only come here for a few days then I still highly recommend it. Just don\u2019t try to see everything. It\u2019s not possible. My recommendation would be to base yourself in one region and explore from there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/regions-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\">Guides to Dolomite\u2019s regions<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-17b838a2 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6f09d357 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-6f09d357\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What is the best way to get to the Dolomites?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-3cba171e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3cba171e\">\n\n<p>The two closest international airports are Innsbruck (Austria) or Venice, both a little over 2 hour drive away. If you\u2019re not bringing your vehicle then flying into one of these airports and renting a car or campervan is your best option with compact car being my recommended choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distances from nearest airports to closest Dolomiti towns:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Venice Treviso to Cortina&nbsp; \u2013 2 hours\/138 km\/86 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venice Marco Polo to Cortina \u2013 2h10min\/149 km\/93 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innsbruck (AT) to San Candido \u2013 2h10min\/137 km\/85 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milan Bergamo&nbsp;to Siusi \u2013 3h\/257 km\/160 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milan Malpensa to Siusi&nbsp; \u2013 3h45min\/340 km\/211 mi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3b9327b4 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-73f03f4b gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-73f03f4b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Do I need a car to travel around the Dolomites?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-41cfb913\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-41cfb913\">\n\n<p>I would say yes to get the most out of your time here. The only exception would be if you plan on doing a thru-hike for several days that isn\u2019t a loop and have no way of relocating your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, there isn\u2019t much point in renting a vehicle if it will be standing parked most of the time. While buses do exist to get to certain photography spots, hiking trailheads, or climbs, going by public transport, though possible, can be frustrating due to limited times and routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Car rental is relatively cheap in the Italian Dolomites compared to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/canadian-rockies-travel-guide\/\">Canada<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/new-zealand-travel-guide\/\">New Zealand<\/a>,&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-travel-guide\/\">Iceland.<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;I always use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=inafarawayland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Cars<\/a>&nbsp;to compare prices and make bookings abroad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dcc0c083 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-4c8eff54 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-4c8eff54\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How to travel the Dolomites without a car?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-28c4fe3a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-28c4fe3a\">\n\n<p>Bus shuttles run regularly&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/venice-l35\/express-bus-venice-airport-to-cortina-d-ampezzo-t93405\/?partner_id=TYYOXUU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;deeplink_id=306a1aea-f610-5ade-8977-b8a884523b26&amp;page_id=0f9e984b-58c9-5663-b7dc-9d59cc194286\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">from Venice Airport to <\/a>Cortina. Local bus networks connect the towns in the Dolomites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I found that Google Maps and Sued Tirol Mobil work best for route calculations and schedules and are the most user-friendly options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just bear in mind that similar to hotels, gondolas, or mountain huts, buses also operate on a seasonal basis, which means public transport during the shoulder seasons (October-November, May \u2013 mid-June) is very limited.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cities and towns like Bolzano, Bressanone, Bruneck, San Candido, or Pieve di Cadore also have train stations. Again use either Google Maps or the Tren Italia website for looking up connections and schedules.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9e825e59 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f23f1dc3 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f23f1dc3\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Are the Dolomites campervan friendly?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-a26b1110\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a26b1110\">\n\n<p>As someone who lived in a campervan for extended periods, I wouldn\u2019t say Dolomites are particularly campervan friendly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there are plenty of campsites, but they tend to be quite expensive and crowded. It\u2019s difficult to drive on curvy and narrow roads with big vehicles and some parking spaces have a height limit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I lost a mirror once thanks to a speeding local driver who was cutting corners.&nbsp;If you are coming with your campervan then go for it, but if you plan on renting my advice would be to stick to hotels and a compact car. If however you are set on travelling in a camper then&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorhomerepublic.com\/italy-motorhome-rental?affiliate=inafarawayland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Motorhome Republic<\/a>&nbsp;is a perfect website for price comparison.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b0e34941 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-de0995ba gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-de0995ba\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What is it like to drive in the Dolomites?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c7481ac7\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c7481ac7\">\n\n<p>If there was no one else on the roads the driving would be awesome. However, it\u2019s usually the locals, who \u2018know the roads\u2019, who won\u2019t be scared to overtake round corners.This always sends shivers down my spine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially true for those on motorbikes. It\u2019s unnerving at first because at times the roads can also be pretty narrow but just take it slowly to begin with and gradually gain confidence. It\u2019s nicer the smaller the vehicle you have. You\u2019ll be able to nip into small parking spaces and find it easier to corner on tight mountain passes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>READ:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mountain-passes-of-the-italian-dolomites-worth-stopping-for\/\">Mountain Passes in the Italian Dolomites Worth Stopping for.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d6cc66b1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-95adee18 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-95adee18\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What language is spoken in the Dolomites?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-afd16d41\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-afd16d41\">\n\n<p>Historically the Roman Empire spoke Latin, in the mountains the inhabitants developed this into&nbsp;Ladin.&nbsp;I have once heard two locals speaking it at a local cafe and I couldn\u2019t work out what language it was until I finally decided to spark a conversation with them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the fall of Rome, Latin gradually morphed into what we know today as&nbsp;Italian.&nbsp;Sometimes referred to as \u2018Modern-Day Latin\u2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>German, the third language in the Dolomites, mostly came from the First World War when the Austro-Hungarian Empire moving South collided with the Italian Forces. In the aftermath of the trench warfare, the Dolomites were divided. Some towns kept Italian but many because of their Austrian presence remained German. The German language goes back further than this however as the region of South Tyrol has been contested over between Bavarians and Italians for centuries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s generally considered that German and Italian are the main languages. Almost all places have both a German and an Italian pronoun (and sometimes Ladin). For example, the German Dreizinnen and the Italian Tre Cime which translate to English as Three Peaks.&nbsp;You\u2019ll get used to it once you\u2019re here, but it gets confusing when you type into Google Maps directions for Siusi and end up getting them for Seis am Schlern.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0603dcce gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-0dd6c6cf gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-0dd6c6cf\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What&#8217;s the tipping culture like in the Dolomites?\u200b<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-6f2e46de\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f2e46de\">\n\n<p>From what I understand there isn\u2019t a tipping culture but my experience of the upper end of culinary establishments is extremely limited. I\u2019m more of a takeaway pizza kind of person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Obviously serving staff won\u2019t reject tips but they are generally paid a good wage and tipping is not expected or mandatory. If you\u2019re that way inclined though and feel that you have received excellent service, then why not?<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-304c1fdb gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f9330f0f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f9330f0f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Can I use my credit card when visiting the Dolomites?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-de8437b6\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-de8437b6\">\n\n<p>Italians love to dodge taxes. There I said it, I didn\u2019t beat around the bush. Sorry, not sorry. Most places will accept cards but some alpine huts due to their location have poor, or even no internet connection, and so are cash-only establishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Some small businesses accept cards from Italians and cash from tourists or there is often a spending limit before you can pull out the Mastercard from your wallet. Usually it is 10 Euros.&nbsp;Whilst you\u2019ll predominantly be using your card,&nbsp;carrying cash isn\u2019t a bad&nbsp;idea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a self-employed person who puts travel costs as my business expenses, it was often a nightmare to receive invoices in Italy. I have some really interesting stories to tell one involving phoning the police to resolve a dispute!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5e033478 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-0a1deaa7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-0a1deaa7\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Is it expensive to travel in the Dolomites?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-f668a657\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f668a657\">\n\n<p>Dolomites have exploded in popularity in recent years and so did the prices.&nbsp; I often tell people that the best value in the Dolomites is the Rifugios. Half board options are roughly 70-80\u20ac per person and include a 3-course dinner and breakfast.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you might have to share a dorm but value-wise it\u2019s unbeatable. Plus you\u2019ll have incredible views.&nbsp;Food and drink will usually be your next biggest expense. Expect to pay around 30-40\u20ac per person for an evening meal with drinks. Coffee is not only cheap but also really good. You are in Italy after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Activity-wise, most things in the Dolomites are free: hiking, climbing, or photography. The most expensive activity you\u2019ll undertake will probably be gondola rides, most of which are less than 20-30\u20ac per person return.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-497d8b24 gb-accordion\" data-accordion-multiple-open>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-21e7d31b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-55742631 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-55742631\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What is a via ferrata?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-0de0783d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0de0783d\">\n\n<p>Via Ferrata comes from the Latin root of Via which means \u201cway\u201d, \u201croad\u201d or \u201cpath\u201d and Ferrata which&nbsp;means \u201ciron\u201d.&nbsp;In English, they are referred to as iron paths, but most of the time we just borrow the Italian and refer to them as Via Ferrata.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are routes constructed during the First World War, to help soldiers gain strategic military strongholds in the mountains. As you can imagine a soldier with a 50kg pack on, trying to resupply his team on top of a mountain wouldn\u2019t be able to do many technical climbing moves so they drilled into the mountainside and inserted cables, ladders, pegs, and stemples to make their life slightly easier.&nbsp;After the war ended these routes eventually morphed into tourist attractions. The old, often wooden equipment was replaced with safe modern solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>READ MORE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/beginners-guide-to-via-ferrata-climbing-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\">Beginner\u2019s Guide to Via Ferrata Climbing in The Italian Dolomites&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/beginner-via-ferratas-italian-dolomites\/\">Beginner Level Via Ferratas in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/intermediate-via-ferratas-italian-dolomites\/\">Intermediate Level Via Ferratas in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/advanced-via-ferratas-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\">My Favourite Advanced Via Ferratas in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f7aa3d80 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-782bf7c4 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-782bf7c4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Why are they called the Dolomites?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-925a0d31\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-925a0d31\">\n\n<p>They are named after a sedimentary rock primarily made up of limestone but with extra goodies in there such as magnesium and calcium. I\u2019m not going to pretend I\u2019m a Geologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dolomites were named after an 18th-century French mineralogist D\u00e9odat Gratet de Dolomieu. He was the first to describe the mineral.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the rich compound nature of Dolomitic rock, it\u2019s said to exacerbate the&nbsp;<em>Enrosadira<\/em>&nbsp;effect seen in the mountains before sunrise or after sunset.&nbsp;<em>Enrosadira,<\/em>&nbsp;which comes from the Latin \u2018turning pink\u2019 is more commonly known as Alpenglow. A phenomenon where the sun\u2019s rays are reflected off atmospheric elements onto the mountains.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f74cdb3e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-de981381 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-de981381\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Is freedom camping allowed in the Dolomites?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-3c4a642e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3c4a642e\">\n\n<p>Strictly not. The Dolomites have plenty of campsites. If you want to be in the mountains, there are also many mountain huts where you can overnight instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to break the rules, please don\u2019t litter, don\u2019t destroy any flora, and don\u2019t light any campfires. The scorched earth around the shoreline of Lago Sorapiss, where hikers often blatantly ignore the no-camping restrictions will last for decades.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f1ecd779 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b164a7d8 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-b164a7d8\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Can I fly my drone in the Dolomites?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-cb15f7ca\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cb15f7ca\">\n\n<p>All places reserved for natural beauty (i.e. national &amp; nature parks) restrict the use of drones. This covers most of the areas that you\u2019ll want to fly your drone in, including but not limited to Lago di Braies (Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park), Tre Cime Nature Park, and the Seceda Ridgeline (Puez-Odle Nature Park).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, despite the regulations, there will be 10+ drones flying at any one point in any of those spots. Outside of national parks, drones are not allowed above 70m, to be flown at night or above people or roads.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dronezine.it\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This website<\/a>&nbsp;covers the rules and regulations more in-depth if you would like to know more.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0acbb899 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-75997c94 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-75997c94\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What are the most photogenic places in the Dolomites?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-99a8bfd5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-99a8bfd5\">\n\n<p>If you want to take photos on the ground and not from your drone then knock yourself out. There are plenty of places where you can do so. My favorites are generally a mix of the most scenic passes in the Dolomites and some of the most iconic spots.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I\u2019ve gotten older I started to appreciate that the more effort you put into a single snap, the more rewarding editing, showcasing, and memorable that photo will be.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inafarawayland.com\/best-photography-spots-italian-dolomites\/\">The Most Iconic Photography Spots in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eeb060c1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6d18ae94 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-6d18ae94\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What are the best day hikes in the Dolomites?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-bb7b3d49\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bb7b3d49\">\n\n<p>Hiking trails are prevalent all over the Dolomites, I would know, I have walked over a thousand miles here. I almost feel like the third member of The Proclaimers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve created a list of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/top-day-hikes-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\">the most rewarding day hikes in the Dolomites<\/a>&nbsp;that I\u2019ve done to date.&nbsp;Pssst\u2026.If you would like to know a few of my favourites here they are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/croda-da-lago-circuit-day-hike\/\">Croda Da Lago Circuit<\/a>&nbsp;(particularly during autumn)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/vajolet-towers-day-hike\/\">Vajolet Towers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/croda-fiscalina-circuit\/\">Val Fiscalina&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/passo-mulaz-day-hike-dolomites\/\">Passo del Mulaz<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/piz-boe-summit-hike\/\">Piz Bo\u00e9 Summit&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f6c8053 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9b30c7a7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9b30c7a7\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What are the best hut-to-hut treks in the Dolomites?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-ca82eda7\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ca82eda7\">\n\n<p>Due to the presence of over 1000 mountain huts, multi-day hiking is very popular. Apart from the famous Alta Vias, which I will get to in a second, there are 4 hut-to hut trips that I recommend.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is a north-to-south&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/tre-cime-national-park-traverse\/\">traverse through Tre Cime Nature Park<\/a>, it gives you the opportunity to see the famous Three Peaks from all angles. The second is a south-to-north&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rosengarten-traverse\/\">traverse of the Rosengarten Group<\/a>&nbsp;which has many rewarding via ferrata extensions. My absolute favorite \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/adamello-brenta-dolomites-traverse\/\">Dolomiti Brenta Traverse<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 the lesser-known range in the southwest part of the Dolomites with lots of exhilarating via ferratas! Last but not least, a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/pale-di-san-martino-traverse\/\">4-day traverse of the San Pale di Martino Range<\/a>,&nbsp;a part of the longer Palaronda route.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f3fbc18a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8cb2b230 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8cb2b230\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What is an Alta Via?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-be77d597\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-be77d597\">\n\n<p>Alta, coming from the Latin Altus, meaning \u201chigh\u201d and Via meaning \u201croad\u201d, \u201cpath\u201d or \u201cway\u201d. These are high paths through the mountains that take several days. In the Dolomites, there are predominantly 6 routes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alta Via 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. I have done all of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-one-guide-part-one\/\">Alta Via 1<\/a>&nbsp;(142km),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-two-guide-part-one\/\">Alta Via 2<\/a>&nbsp;(192 km), and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-four-guide\/\">Alta Via 4<\/a>&nbsp;(92 km) plus parts of Alta Via 3 and 5. As intimidating as they sound, they are achievable, even if you don\u2019t have a lot of backpacking experience. Thanks to hut facilities, you don\u2019t have to carry outdoor equipment such as tents, pots, pans, gas or food.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25c82a2c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-14e62280 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-14e62280\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What is the summer weather like in the Dolomites?\u200b<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-bec48ed5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bec48ed5\">\n\n<p>May is a really beautiful time of the year but just don\u2019t expect many hiking trails to be open because there is still a lot of snow at higher elevations.&nbsp;June is splendid but hold your horses and don\u2019t fall into a trap! If you plan your trip for June let it be the second half of the month, otherwise there is no guarantee the trails will be snow-free!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July and August are hot. Having temperatures above 30 (86F) is not uncommon.&nbsp;In the summer months, the mornings are generally calm but in the afternoon when the temperature rises, tumultuous clouds build, resulting in impressive downpours and thunderstorms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The storms generally don\u2019t last long, they are&nbsp;quick and intense. If you plan your trip and the forecast shows storms every day don\u2019t cancel it! The storms are part and parcel of the area and generally only affect a short period of the afternoon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the peak summer months of July and August, I (try to) wake up early (around 5 AM). I do my hikes or climbs until around midday, then relax in the afternoon. This way I\u2019m avoiding the hottest time of the day and I am finished by the time the afternoon storm rolls around.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>September and October have plenty of blue-bird, brilliantly sunny days. They are my favorite months and I\u2019m flabbergasted that the majority of huts close in September and many towns turn into ghost towns in October. The autumn colors start to show in late September usually with the peak hitting between mid-October and early November.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-autumn-photography-locations-italian-dolomites\/\">Where to Capture Autumn Foliage in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d5fe9dd1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2a398350 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2a398350\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What is a Rifugio?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-b943f31c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b943f31c\">\n\n<p>Rifugio is the Italian word for refuge. In German, they are referred to as h\u00fctte which translates to hut. If I was to describe them in my own words I would call them high-alpine hostels. Almost all of them have restaurants (or at least means of getting some food) and the majority of them have overnight facilities allowing hikers to stay in them for a fee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are often the most scenically located options of all your accommodation&nbsp;choices so I highly recommend staying in as many as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>READ MORE:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mountain-huts-in-the-dolomites-info\/\">Everything You Need to Know Before Staying in a Mountain Hut in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-mountain-huts-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\">The Most Photogenic Mountain Huts in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/packing-list-hut-to-hut-treks-dolomites\/\">Packing List For Hut To Hut Treks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-941061b1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-4b96b3e8 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-4b96b3e8\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Is it safe to travel solo around the Dolomites?\u200b<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-870a070e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-870a070e\">\n\n<p>The Dolomites are very safe. Petty crime is virtually non-existent but the occasional car break ins do happen. A simple solution, don\u2019t leave anything valuable in your car. These events are rare though. I have hiked solo on a few occasions and never felt unsafe. Phone reception is generally quite good even in the mountains should you need help. Always tell others about your plan though before venturing out on your own!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-af002061 gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-58f5e32a\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-25133316 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Do you still have more questions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5e6f7520 gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\">You can schedule a one-on-one call with me, and I can answer any questions about travelling in the Dolomites.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-e9d391e9 gb-button-text gbp-button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/trip-planning-advice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See how it works<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where to base yourself in the Italian Dolomites Are you having difficulty deciding what region of the Dolomites to visit? 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