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Jagged rose-tinted peaks of Italy's mountain paradise
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About Dolomites
The Dolomites' pale limestone peaks rose-tint at sunset, creating colours that seem unreal. UNESCO World Heritage site where gondolas, cable cars, and hiking trails reach summits and passes. Villages nestled in valleys preserve Alpine culture. This is mountain beauty at its most extreme.
Best months to visit
Year-round
Language
Italian (Ladin dialect in parts)
Things to do in Dolomites
Hike between mountain refugios (rifugios) with harborside meals
Ride cable cars to summits for panoramic views
Explore the famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks
Cycle the Giro d'Italia passes (Passo dello Stelvio, Giro)
Stay in mountain villages like Cortina d'Ampezzo
Taste speck and strudel (Austrian-influenced cuisine)
Weather by month
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January
-9C
Cold, with occasional showers.
February
-7C
Cold, with occasional showers.
March
-4C
Cold, with occasional showers.
April
-1C
Cold, with some rainy days.
May
3C
Cold, with frequent heavy rain.
June
10C
Cool, with frequent heavy rain.
July
11C
Cool, with frequent heavy rain.
August
11C
Cool, with regular rainfall.
September
7C
Cold, with some rainy days.
October
3C
Cold, with occasional showers.
November
-3C
Cold, with occasional showers.
December
-7C
Cold, with occasional showers.
The Dolomites are unlike any other mountains in Europe — jagged limestone peaks that glow pink and orange at sunset (the famous 'enrosadira'), with hiking trails and ski runs threading between them and rifugios serving Tyrolean food at improbable altitudes. The blend of Italian and Austrian culture, visible in the food, architecture and bilingual signage, adds another layer to one of the most dramatic landscapes in the Alps.
Best areas to stay in Dolomites
Cortina d'Ampezzo
An upmarket resort town surrounded by some of the Dolomites' most iconic peaks, popular for both skiing and hiking.
Val Gardena
A trilingual valley with three connected villages, a major hub for the Dolomiti Superski area and access to the Sella Ronda.
Tre Cime di Lavaredo area
Home to one of the Dolomites' most famous hikes, a loop around three distinctive rock towers.
Alpe di Siusi
Europe's largest high-altitude alpine meadow, reached by cable car, popular for gentler walks with panoramic views.
Getting to Dolomites
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Flights
Venice, Innsbruck or Verona airports are the main gateways, each 2-3 hours from the Dolomites by car or transfer.
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From London
~2-2.5 hours by air from London, plus a road transfer of similar length.
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Getting around
A hire car is recommended; cable cars and chairlifts provide access to high trails and viewpoints in both summer and winter.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Dolomites?
July-September for hiking, when high trails and rifugios are open; December-March for skiing across the extensive Dolomiti Superski network.
Do I need a car?
A car gives the most flexibility for reaching trailheads and smaller villages, though regional buses connect the main resort towns reasonably well.
What is a rifugio?
A mountain hut, ranging from basic to quite comfortable, offering meals and sometimes overnight beds — central to multi-day hiking in the Dolomites.
Which areas are most popular?
Val Gardena, the Tre Cime di Lavaredo loop, and Cortina d'Ampezzo are among the best-known areas for both hiking and skiing.
What food is the region known for?
A hearty mix of Italian and Austrian influences — speck, canederli (bread dumplings), polenta, and strudel are all common.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
The Tre Cime hike was the highlight of our whole trip to Italy — otherworldly rock formations and rifugios serving proper meals along the way.
Will H. · August 2024
★★★★★
Skied the Sella Ronda circuit from Val Gardena and the scenery is unmatched — every run seems to have a postcard view.
Petra S. · January 2024
★★★★☆
Hired a car and based ourselves centrally, which made it easy to reach different trailheads each day. Cortina itself is pricey but beautiful.
Ollie F. · September 2023
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