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7-day Dolomites itinerary

A one-week route that pairs the western and eastern Dolomites without making every day a transfer day.

7 daysUpdated 15 September 2026By Peakd Editorial
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Route reel

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Rock peaks and green slopes above Val Gardena

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Val Gardena

Use one western base for lift access, high paths and flexible routes above the valley.

A walking path below the rock walls at Sella Pass

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Sella Pass

Make the transfer part of the trip with time for the high passes and short roadside walks.

Cortina buildings below snow-covered Dolomites peaks

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Cortina

Settle into an eastern base and choose each walking day around lift and weather conditions.

The three rock towers of Tre Cime di Lavaredo

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Tre Cime

Keep a complete day for the classic circuit and confirm seasonal access before departure.

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This one-week Dolomites route uses two bases: Val Gardena in the west and Cortina d’Ampezzo in the east. It limits hotel changes and leaves room to adjust hikes when cloud, storms or lift schedules intervene.

Route

Bolzano → Val Gardena → Passo Gardena → Cortina d’Ampezzo → Tre Cime

The route in brief

Spend three nights in Val Gardena and three near Cortina. Use the final night near your departure point if an early train or flight makes that useful.

Bolzano → Ortisei

Arrive in Val Gardena

Travel into the valley. Check lift times and reserve the clearest day for the highest route.

Sleep Val Gardena

Plan Check lifts and weather

Dolomites stays →

Seceda or Alpe di Siusi

Walk above Ortisei

Choose Seceda for sharper scenery or Alpe di Siusi for gentler walking. Do not rush between both.

Sleep Val Gardena

Choose One plateau

Val Gardena

A second western hike

Choose a Sella or Sassolungo route that matches the conditions. Start early and follow the storm forecast.

Sleep Val Gardena

Plan Match the route to weather

Val Gardena → Cortina

Cross the high passes

Drive east over the passes with selected stops. Treat this as the day's route, not spare hiking time.

Sleep Cortina d'Ampezzo

Plan Scenic transfer day

Cortina stays →

Cortina d’Ampezzo

Walk the Cinque Torri area

Use the lifts or approach trails around the rock towers. Confirm lift dates before setting the route.

Sleep Cortina d'Ampezzo

Check Seasonal lift dates

Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Circle Tre Cime

Give the circuit a full day. Confirm parking or bus rules and start early.

Sleep Cortina d'Ampezzo

Start Early

Cortina → onward travel

Depart through the valleys

Allow more road time than the distance suggests. Traffic and pass conditions can slow the transfer.

Plan Allow extra road time

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