Location: Veneto & Dolomites

The Tofane are the striking 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 downhills and the hosting of Olympic ski races (1956 and 2026) make the area Cortina's alpine…

At 2,236 m, the Passo Giau is regarded as 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 start with all-round views of…

At around 1,900 m, the Lago di Sorapis glows an unreal turquoise from fine glacial flour and is reachable only 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. Bathing is not allowed,…

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 readily accessible. Highlights Striking rock group…

The Marmolada, at 3,343 m, is the highest peak of the Dolomites and carries their only significant glacier. Its steeply falling south face ranks among the great climbing walls of the Alps, while a cable car leads comfortably from the north side to near the summit. The glacier is melting…

The Lago di Misurina is the largest natural lake of the Ampezzo Dolomites and lies at around 1,750 m. Its still water reflects the surrounding peaks, among them the Sorapis and the nearby Tre Cime, whose toll road begins here. The exceptionally pure mountain air made Misurina an early recognised…