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Dolomites — Rick Steves Travel Guide

Practical, traveler-focused guide from Rick Steves covering major towns (Bolzano, Alpe di Siusi, Castelrotto), scenic drives, hikes and cultural notes about the region’s Italian/German/Ladin mix — useful for planning where to base yourself and what to see.

The Italian Alps — Lounging in the Dolomites (Rick Steves' Travel Blog)

Personal travel essay with on-the-ground tips and atmosphere — highlights Alpe di Siusi, village life in Castelrotto, local food and cultural details that help travelers choose hikes, day trips, and authentic experiences.

Discovering the Dolomites, Italy's Most Deliciously Underrated Mountain Region — Condé Nast Traveler

Feature story that blends scenery, gastronomy and experiential suggestions — covers gourmet mountain huts, Michelin-level dining trends, cultural experiences (Ladin food and traditions) and recommended places to stay for food-focused travelers.

All eyes will be on the Dolomites and Milan in 2026. Here’s why you should visit. — National Geographic

Authoritative guide-style feature that explains what to do (hikes, museums, food), practical timing and transport, plus cultural background (Ladin people, Messner Mountain Museums) — helpful for contextual planning and seasonal choices.

The valleys of the Dolomites: exploring Italy's new network of wild trails — The Guardian

Reports on a new regional trail network (Via delle Valli) with details on lesser-known valleys, trail logistics, 'Valley Passport' initiative and sustainable-tourism aims — excellent for hikers seeking off-the-beaten-path routes and updated trail information.

Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Rifugio Auronzo / Tre Cime area)

Rifugio Auronzo / Parcheggio Tre Cime, 32041 Auronzo di Cadore (BL), Veneto, Italy (general area)

The Three Peaks became emblematic of the Dolomites' jagged landscape and are set in a region that saw important WWI activity; Rifugio Auronzo provides a direct and historic base for exploration.

Lago di Braies (Pragser Wildsee)

Pragser Tal (Val di Braies), 39030 Niederdorf / Braies (BZ), South Tyrol, Italy (general area at the lake)

A beloved alpine lake in the Fanes‑Sennes‑Prags Nature Park, linked historically to local alpine hospitality (the Grandhotel on the shore) and famed for its reflective waters.

Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm (Tourist Office / Compatsch)

Compatsch / Seiser Alm, 39040 Seiser Alm (Alpe di Siusi) / South Tyrol (tourist office: Compatsch 18 / Dorfstraße 15 for offices)

Europe's largest high‑alpine plateau, a centuries‑old grazing and alpine culture landscape now known for sweeping meadows, traditional huts and accessible trails.

Cinque Torri (Five Towers) and Rifugio Cinque Torri

Località Cinque Torri, Passo Giau / 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo (BL), Veneto (general area)

A dramatic cluster of limestone towers used historically for rock climbing and as a frontline in WWI; today the area offers climbing routes, an open‑air WWI museum and a historic rifugio.

Marmolada (cable car to Punta Rocca) and Museo Marmolada Grande Guerra

Malga Ciapela / Rocca Pietore, 32023 Rocca Pietore (BL), Veneto (Passo Fedaia / Punta Rocca area)

Marmolada, the Dolomites' highest massif with a glacier, features a long‑running cable car and a high‑altitude Great War museum documenting alpine warfare and local history.

Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks) circuit

A classic high‑alpine, mostly day‑hike loop around the three jagged peaks that are the Dolomites' most famous silhouette.

Unmatched panoramic views, accessible refuges (rifugi) for food/rest, iconic photo opportunities and a manageable full‑day hike for most fit visitors.

Pragser Wildsee / Lago di Braies

An emerald alpine lake set in a steep rocky amphitheatre — walk the lakeshore, rent a rowing boat (seasonal) or use it as a base for nearby hikes.

One of the Dolomites' most photogenic lakes, easily combined with nearby valleys and a gentle walk suitable for families.

Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm (largest high alpine plateau in Europe)

Vast flower‑meadows and gentle ridgelines ideal for hiking, mountain biking or winter cross‑country skiing with panoramic views of the Sassolungo and Sciliar.

Soft, accessible terrain for all levels, excellent mountain huts, and a unique contrast to the Dolomites' vertical faces.

Sellaronda / Sella Group circuit (hiking in summer / ski circuit in winter)

A circular route around the Sella massif linking four famous mountain passes — done on foot, by bike or as the famed ski loop in winter.

Combines dramatic saddle viewpoints, varied trails, mountain refuges and the chance to experience the classic Dolomites road or ski circuit.

Marmolada and the Great War museum

Visit the 'Queen of the Dolomites' — Marmolada's glacier, high cable car to Punta Rocca and the high‑altitude Museo della Grande Guerra.

Highest Dolomite peak with glacier views, historic WWI sites and one of the most dramatic panoramic terraces in the region.