faq.subtitle Dolomites
Summer (June-September) ideal for hiking, winter (December-March) for skiing. July-August busiest
Not essential in Val Gardena or Cortina. Good bus network and free guest cards from hotels
Cortina for luxury, Ortisei for easy access without car, Selva for skiing enthusiasts
Moderate. 80-120€/day budget, 150-220€ mid-range. Mountain refuges save money
Tre Cime, Lake Braies, Seceda, Alpe di Siusi, Lake Sorapis. Book parking in summer
Useful tips for visiting Dolomites
Get Dolomiti Superski pass for access to 1200+ km of slopes and 450 lifts
Book mountain refuges (rifugi) in advance during summer, especially on Alte Vie routes
Try local cuisine: canederli (dumplings), speck (smoked ham), strudel. Unique Austrian-Italian fusion
Check weather app daily. Mountain weather changes fast, bring layers and rain jacket
Book parking online for Lake Braies and Tre Cime in summer - fills up before 8am
Average temperature by month
location.transport.subtitle
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.bus | 20 € ~23.1 $ | suedtirolmobil | SAD buses cover all of South Tyrol. Val Gardena Mobil Card: 1 day 20 EUR, 3 days 30 EUR, 7 days 45 EUR. Free when staying at partner hotels. |
location.transport.taxi | 5 € ~5.8 $ | Taxi locale | Local taxis available in main valleys. Booking in advance recommended. Higher prices in remote areas and winter season. |
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
location.payment.subtitle
Cards accepted almost everywhere. Cash useful for small mountain refuges
Euro (EUR). No exchange needed within Eurozone. ATMs available in main towns
Tipping not mandatory but appreciated. 5-10% in restaurants is fine
Attractions and points of interest