Location: Veneto & Dolomites

The Cinque Torri, the five towers, are a striking rock group near Cortina d’Ampezzo and a popular climbing area. Around the rocks stretches an open-air museum of the First World War with restored trenches and positions. A chairlift and easy paths make the area easily accessible.HighlightsStriking rock group for climbingFirst World War open-air museumEasily reached…

At around 1,900 m, the Lago di Sorapis glows an unreal turquoise thanks to fine glacial flour and can only be reached on foot. The popular hike from the Passo Tre Croci leads over partly exposed, cable-secured sections to the lake at the foot of the Sorapiss walls. Swimming is not allowed, to protect it.HighlightsUnreal turquoise glacial lakeHike from…

At 2,236 m, the Passo Giau is considered one of the most beautiful Dolomite passes and is ringed by striking peaks such as the Ra Gusela and the Nuvolau. The winding pass road is popular with motorcyclists and cyclists; from the top, scenic hikes with all-round views of the Ampezzo Dolomites start.HighlightsOne of the most beautiful Dolomite passesPeak backdrop Ra…

The Tofane are the striking mountain massif above Cortina d’Ampezzo; the Tofana di Mezzo reaches 3,244 m. The Freccia nel Cielo cable car leads in several sections almost to the summit. The famous World Cup downhill runs and the staging of Olympic ski races (1956 and 2026) make the area Cortina’s alpine flagship.HighlightsTofana di Mezzo (3,244…

Cortina d’Ampezzo is regarded as the queen of the Dolomites and one of the most elegant mountain resorts in the Alps. At around 1,200 m, the town hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and, together with Milan, is among the hosts of the 2026 Winter Games. All around rise famous peaks such as the Tofane, Cristallo and the nearby…

The Lago di Misurina is the largest natural lake in the Ampezzo Dolomites and lies at around 1,750 m. Its still water reflects the surrounding peaks, including the Sorapis and the nearby Tre Cime, whose toll road begins here. The especially pure mountain air made Misurina an early recognised high-altitude health resort.HighlightsReflection of the Dolomite peaks…