More reasons to walk the mighty Dolomites Back to News

From the dreaming meadows of the south Tyrol to the towering spires of Tre Cime, our self-guided walk in the Dolomites of northern Italy is a proven favourite. It’s a place of spectacular views and stunning sunsets, but where the ghosts of times past are never far away.

Echos of WWI

These peaks and valleys were very busy places during World War I, and reminders of the conflict are still very much evident in this part of Europe, particularly in the high country. Our walking route concludes with a circular hike near Cortina, where you can discover reminders of battles between the Italian and Austro-Hungarian armies in this unforgiving terrain. Climb via a pretty path up from the Falzarego Pass, through the dramatic Col de Bos, and up to the Lagazuoi refuge. The open-air museum at Lagazuoi is well worth the climb, with huts, tunnels and trenches to explore. The views across the valley to the stone towers of the Cinque Torri are tremendous, too.

Mountain passes and wooded valleys

The rest of the route is full of delights. Shady woodland paths open into breathtaking vistas. Spend a night in a mountain refuge, swapping stories of your adventures with other hikers from around the world. Take a high route via Tre Cime (Three Peaks) to the serene lake at Misurina. The culture changes as you cross the mountains from the German-speaking Süd-Tirol to Italian-influenced Cortina – from dumplings to pasta!

The route is graded medium-hard, with some steep (and at times vertiginous) and challenging sections, but there are shortening options using buses or a chairlift if you feel like taking it a bit easier.

Follow this link for more details, or give us a call to find out more from our staff who have walked the route.