We are not ashamed to say that our ventures toward northern Italy were heavily inspired by Instagram. Ok, we are actually a little ashamed to say that. However, the Dolomites had simply never been a destination on our radar when visiting Italy countless times before our gaze always drifted further south towards the Mediterranean , and since neither of us were brought up in climbing or skiing households, the delights of that whole region were a complete unknown.
But then our feed became host to impossibly perfect cracked mountain peaks, dreamy green valleys, hairpin roads in the mist, and heavenly hiking trail scenes lined by wildflowers. The Dolomites were clearly calling us toward them, and so toward them we had to travel! After our eight-day summer road trip , we've written this guide to help travellers like you who may also have been inspired to visit the Dolomites, but are a little unsure of how to start planning, the best experiences or photogenic spots in the region, or some of the essential information to know in order to make the most of your time in the Italian mountains!
Alongside our personal travel tips and sharing some of the things we would've changed, it includes advice on the best places to visit, where to base yourself along the way, typical travel costs, and essential advice on enjoying these beautiful outdoors responsibly. In the eastern section of the northern Italian Alps, the Dolomites mountain range is universally heralded as one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in Europe. Distinctive for their pale grey limestone hue, sharp peaks and intimidating clusters of jagged rock, they were formed approximately million years ago.
Therefore, it isn't just to view these mountains that one travels here, it's to bask in the way the cliffs play off the pastures and meadows, the valleys and villages, the roads and the rivers, creating an inimitable alpine symphony in northern Italy. If you're reading this, then the chances are that you'll be spending time in and around at least one of those regions and, even though may only be visiting a small section of the range or the region, that still means you're going to 'The Dolomites'.
As there's no designated 'Dolomites Airport' or single recognised transport hub, you actually have several options to visit the region. Munich A reader let us know about this route. This range of flight routes is great for snagging affordable tickets, flexibility for your home airport choice, and tagging a city break elsewhere in northern Italy onto the end of start of your Dolomites adventure.
