Things to do & places to visit in Dolomiti del Veneto, Italy

Dolomiti del Veneto #22 destination in Italy 2023. Timezone: Europe/Rome, current date and time: Tuesday, May 07, 2024, 4:05.

Top things to do (25)

Top places to visit (29 attractions)

5.0 Marmolada (673 reviews)
- above the clouds
Mountains

Marmolada cable car is an amazing experience. It rises in three stages and round trip costs 30 euro. It is also called the "Queen of the Dolomites". Service, in summer, runs from 09.00 till 16.00hrs. The third stop is Punta Rocca at 3265 mts. Here you will find a large sun deck to relax, take pictures and admire the beautiful mountains around you. There are stairs to take you higher up. You can also take a lift down to the glacier, which has been covered in part with white material to make walking easier. You can proceed further afield and walk up paths, you must be cautious. The second stop is Punta Serrauta, there is a cafeteria/restaurant for a quick snack, food is average. A souvenir shop is right alongside. But more of interest is the War Museum, free admittance. Take a jacket with you as temperatures on top are low. A must do and one of the high lights of our holiday. See more..
5.0 Cinque Torri (459 reviews)
- Awesome and unique
Spent 1-2 hours Mountains

On a 20 minute drive from cortina D’Ampezzo you can take a cable car (5 torri) to this beautiful wonder. From there you can immediately see the astonishing rock formations. It is a easy short walk to the Torre itself. You can walk around these unique rock formations, it is a nice walk of around 2 kilometres. You can also enjoy the rock climbers that go up or learn something about the world war and how that played out in these mountains. At the top of the cable car there is of course a rifugio to enjoy the view with a meal or drink. You can also start other hikes to surrounding mountains. See more..
5.0 Rifugio Lagazuoi (308 reviews)
- An amazing day in the Dolomites
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Lookouts • Hiking Trails • Ski & Snowboard Areas

Mount Lagazuoi is located halfway between Cortina d'Ampezzo and Alta Badia. Departing from the Falzarego Pass, the top of Mount Lagazuoi can be reached in 3 minutes with a modern cable car. In summer Mount Lagazuoi offers scenic hiking and rock climbing areas and an extensive Open Air Museum with itineraries through trenches and tunnels from World War I. In winter it boasts spectacular ski runs such as the Armentarola piste, considered one of the most spectacular slopes in the Alps. Being part of Dolomiti Superski ski carousel, Mount Lagazuoi is connected to the slopes of the adjacent ski areas. Lagazuoi EXPO Dolomiti is a brand new location for exhibitions and meetings next to the top station of the cable car and has been designed to highlight every form of art and culture. The Lagazuoi Refuge is the highest and the largest mountain hut in Cortina d'Ampezzo and boasts the most panoramic terrace in the Dolomites and a Finnish outdoor sauna. See more..
5.0 Centro Boarderline (249 reviews)
- The best
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM Sports Camps & Clinics • Ski & Snow Tours • Gear Rentals

Centro Boarderline is a shop, a ski and snowboard rental and a snowboard school.Located in the centre of Cortina and near the Faloria cable, it offers its customers all they need for their holiday on the snow.Boarderline offers brands and products widely tested on the snow. Jakets and pants, made with waterproof and breathable materials, guarantee that you stay warm and dry. Moreover, Boarderline has all the latest equipment for you to play with.Finally Boarderline is the only specialized school for snowboard in Cortina d’Ampezzo. See more..
5.0 Monte Civetta - World Heritage Site (227 reviews)
- nice family skiing
Spent More than 3 hours Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Civetta is great for families with kids it is more than enough. If you look for Ski Safari - go to a bigger resort. See more..
5.0 Marmolada (156 reviews)
- Spectacular Glacier in the Alps
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Sightseeing Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Ski & Snowboard Areas

I have been coming to the Marmolada for nearly 50 years, and it is still an amazing trip. Flying over the Alps to Venice or any of the smaller airports nearby, it is plainly visible from the air...it is one of the highest spots in all Italy! The draw is the vast glacial expanse you see from the top, but the hidden gem is the WW 1 museum inside...there was an entire "Ice City" here carved out of the glacial snow pack. If anybody knows this place, it is actually a little sad to see it now... Global Climate change has reduced the size of the glacier to a fraction of it's former glory. That is probably the best reason to visit- it might not be here much longer. See more..
5.0 Guide Dolomiti (108 reviews)
- Undoubtedly the best guide in Cortina!
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Ski & Snow Tours • Walking Tours • Climbing Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

We just had the most exhilarating, fun, and rewarding couple of days with Enrico! Enrico is charming and confident with a great sense of humor, and has been climbing the mountains around Cortina his whole life–so he knows the best routes, views, and also how to keep his guests safe. We’re an athletic couple in our 30s, and without any significant climbing experience we were able to scale ridges and peaks that I never would have imagined all while taking in the most incredible views. We climbed the ferrata degli Alpini and ferrata Olivieri, ending each ferrata with a beer or an Aperol spritz! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to push my comfort zone, while knowing I’m in great hands–and climbing with undoubtedly the best guide in the Dolomites! See more..
5.0 Taxi Cortina Sci (77 reviews)
- Taxi
Spent 1-2 hours Taxis & Shuttles

Taxi transfer service NCC to/from Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Dolomites and sightseeing guided tours. 4 wheel drive cars with Wi-Fi connection with local English speaking drivers. See more..
4.5 Lago di Misurina (1.356 reviews)
- Great Lunch Stop!
Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water

Great Lunch Stop on the road from Venice to the Dolomites. (Drive onto the TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO.) The walk around the lake is easy and well worth the time. Much more enjoyable than the Lago di Braies/Pragser Wildsee. See more..
4.5 Lago di Sorapiss (914 reviews)
- Gorgeous and worth the hike!!
Bodies of Water

It took us about 2.5 hours of mildly strenuous hiking to get there and it was worth every second. Sure the lake is much smaller right now (sep/2021) than it normally is but the water was just as stunning and I was still breath-taken. The hike was not terribly difficult, but I wouldn’t recommend taking children or going if you have any major health issues as it was definitely not a walk in the park. Amazing views the whole way though! See more..
4.5 Serrai di Sottoguda (739 reviews)
- Spectacular natural canyon
Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Easy walk trough a spectacular setting. The 100m tall waterfalls freeze during wintertime, making this location even more unique and impressive. See more..
4.5 Passo Giau (727 reviews)
- Nice drive and views
Spent 2-3 hours Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Hiking Trails

The Giau Pass (Italian: Passo di Giau) (ladin lenguage: Jof de Giau) (el. 2236 m.) is a high mountain pass in the Dolomites in the province of Belluno in Italy. It connects Cortina d'Ampezzo and Colle Santa Lucia. It is located at the center of a vast mountain pasture at the foot of Nuvolau (2,574 m) and dell'Averau (2,647 m) from which you can easily reach the Monte Pore (2,405 m). Impressive is the view west towards Colle Santa Lucia with the Pale di San Martino, Cime D'Auta, Marmolada, Piz Boe and Setsass, just to the east towards the valley of Cortina d'Ampezzo, with Tofane, Croda Rossa, Pomagagnon, Cristallo, Croda da Lago, etc ... See more..
4.5 Lago di Alleghe (502 reviews)
- Atmosphere is Spades!!
Spent < 1 hour Bodies of Water

All of the Dolomiti lakes are spectacular but Lago di Alleghe captures some extra quality because it sits alongside the great little village of Alleghe! Wonderfull scenery around the lakeside waterfront with some quaint little 'villagescapes' and great little restaurants!! A short drive (1 hour) from Cortina or Corvara through some truly scenic landscapes adds to the mix!! Lago di Alleghe .... for atmosphere and scenic beauty in spades!! See more..
4.5 Arabba (473 reviews)
- Stunning place
Mountains • Civic Centres • Ski & Snowboard Areas

LOVED staying in Arabba for Feb half term with 15 year old son. Pretty village and great access to the slopes. You can head out easily on the Sella Ronda in either direction. Gorgeous views from the refuges on the surrounding hills - especially Burz. Also great access out to the glacier at Marmalada. Good selection of restaurants in the village - Mikys grill was AMAZING. Pizza 7 Sal was also fab. Definitely considering going back ! See more..
4.5 Museo all'Aperto delle 5 Torri (340 reviews)
- Fascinating
Ancient Ruins

I am very fascinated by the story of WW1 in the Dolomites, and have visited the area around the Cinque Torri Open Air museum many times, including well before work began to create it. What has been done is not intrusive, and tells its story very well. Accessible by chairlift from just off the Falzarego pass road (last day of operation 22 September in 2013). The views all around the Cinque Torri are stupendous. See more..
4.5 Lago di Santa Croce (332 reviews)
- relaxing!
Bodies of Water

A very relaxing area, lake is not too big, so easy to have a walk for anybody. it is a wind valley , so it is very good for windsurf and kyte...there is also a beach to sunbath and the arena for kids like in a real sandy beach! Restaurants and bars are easy to reach and serve good quality food. See more..
4.5 Museo Della Grande Guerra 1914-1918 (295 reviews)
- Interesting WW1 museum, not to be confused with others...
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Military Museums

Il più bel museo e vario della Grande Guerra nelle Dolomiti, accessibile a tutti, senza impianti di risalita. Dal museo partono numerosi sentieri nelle trincee e nelle gallerie, con suggestive camminate. Comodo parcheggio con centinaia di posti auto davanti la struttura. I cani possono entrare e sono graditi. See more..
4.5 Sappada Vecchia (275 reviews)
- Walking past the older buildings…
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings

Interesting walk of about 2km on a parallel road to the main road with all the older buildings on. Credit to the tourist region to have sign posts in multiple languages to describe the village and location of the houses. Visited in early December See more..
4.5 Monte Piana (248 reviews)
- I didn't want to come down
Mountains

I used the Land Rover shuttle up and Lorenzo was such a lovely gentleman. He showed me the best route to walk back and I had the best afternoon/evening of my trip in this heavenly place. The views are extraordinary on the whole 360 degrees panorama. I pretty much had the place to myself and there are lots of trenches etc to explore if you can take your eyes off the view. It's a great way to escape the crowds in this region. I am very grateful for the Monte Piana taxi / shuttle. See more..
4.5 Tofana (231 reviews)
- Amazing Tofana Monuntain Ranges!
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Mountains

We did a day trip to Cortina d’Ampezzo from Venice by taking FlixBus with advanced purchase of this tickets using FlixBus APP. Three-hour bus journey departed from Venezia Tronchetto to Cortina Autostazions cost €21.98 round trip per person. It was end of winter beginning of spring, hence an off peak season. It was quiet when we reached Cortina d’Ampezzo. After lunchtime, we proceeded to Faloria Cable Car Station (within 10 mins walk in Cortina d’Ampezzo town) to go to the ski resort at €19 round trip (which maybe off peak season price) per person. Cable car took 15-20 mins to reach the ski resort. The mountain ranges of Dolomites view at the ski resort had blown us away. It was spectacular view on a sunny day. There is a viewing platform, and a restaurant to relax and chill with the lovely views. Small ski resort but the views were good enough to impress us! There were still many skiers having fun at the skiing slopes. Even a non skiers like us were having fun with great time too! See more..
4.5 Cadini del Brenton (219 reviews)
- Just lovely
Hiking Trails

Easy hike in the Valle del Mis...the Cadini are just outstanding ( you cannot swim in them) but looking at them is more than enough... See more..
4.5 Lago di Auronzo (212 reviews)
- Impressive acqua marine lake!
Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water

We truly enjoyed this lovely village in the Italian dolomites, its beautiful blue green lake with houses on one edge and a quite bank on the other side. There is an enjoyable walk around path a small beach with playing equipment for kids and lovely views from all angles. The village itself is touristic with shops, cafe's and restaurants. Definitely a place to stop if you're in the area. See more..
4.5 Passo Falzarego (212 reviews)
- Wonderful view from the top of the Lagazuoi World War I open air museum
Scenic Drives

You can leave the car and go to the top of the Lagazuoi (you can walk or take the cable car - it’s not a difficult walk but is is not easy either. The World War I tunnel is though as it is very slippery - it’s a chilometrate long path with irregular steps). When you get to the top it feels you are almost in heaven - just a bit of a busy heaven as it is a very popular spot See more..
4.5 Museo Marmolada Grande Guerra 3000 m (198 reviews)
- Amazing museum
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums

Museo Marmolada Grande Guerra 3000 m is the highest museum in Europe. Its exhibition is mainly centred on the life of soldiers in trenches on the Dolomites. See more..
4.5 Cascate di Fanes (172 reviews)
- Easy ferrata, but great landscapes
Hiking Trails

Even though this is a very easy ferrata and can be done even without the equipment, it offers great views and a nice trip. If you're a beginner you can do it to get used with the equipment. Ahh, and you'll pass under two waterfalls - definitely a must do :). It is easy accessible from Fiames - stop at the second parking on the left, as you come from Cortina and pass camping Olympia. At the top there is a belvedere point, where you can make an enjoyable picnic. Altogether, a relaxation day in the nature See more..
4.5 Le Cascatelle (152 reviews)
- Nice waterfalls
Waterfalls

Absolutely a must to see after visiting Sappada Vecchia . They are easy to find and reach after been walking through the old part of the city. It creates a little scenic atmosphere and represents the purity of the place ( along the path is full fountains with potable water ). Absolutely worth the journey . Ps: once arrived at the bottom of the waterfalls , I suggest you follow this steep uphill path that begins on the rightend side; looks like it goes nowhere , nevertheless it will turn into a magic little climb towards the top of the mountain. Go and explore guys ! See more..
4.5 Lago di Coldai - World Heritage Site (146 reviews)
- L‘altissima spiaggia d‘Italia
Bodies of Water

We were hiking the Civetta during a hot August day. After enjoying a capuccino at the refugio, we wondered where all the hikers were heading to. 500 meters up the hill we spotted this beauty of nature. It was not too cold to take a short swim! See more..
4.5 Longarone Vajont Attimi di storia (128 reviews)
- Powerful
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Really moving experience to learn about. My 10 year old son is fascinated by tsunamis and found this while we were traveling in Italy. We visited the museum and the dam. Would highly recommend the visit if you are nearby! See more..
4.5 Basilica Santuario dei Ss. Vittore e Corona (104 reviews)
- A XI century byzantine basilica in the mountains
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals

An outstanding view and an outstanding basilica. 1000 years of history in a still genuine and no commerciale et not globalized site See more..