Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks) is one of the most popular hikes in the Dolomites attracting hordes of people. Walking the circuit backwards avoided much of the crush.
He can. I can. Could you?
Where were the Winter 2026 Olympics? Here in Cortina.
Walking on an old railway line offered a gentle incline then a gentle descent. Tons of mountain bike cyclists whizzed by.
Table inside or outside?
A Chas moment. Leaving home he always advised me take a deep breath and let it all go. Instinctively I had taken my first sigh of contentment since leaving home.
The Bullaccia Tour offers brilliant views even with cloud coverage. From Ortisei a 30 minute bus ride then 15 minute gondola ride gets you to the trailhead.
The Alpe di Siusi Circuit was more enjoyable once I stopped trying to achieve a goal and simply strolled…if this could be called strolling.
Wee ones…
Don’t get caught in the superlative quest. My guide book ranked Rifugio Bolzano as high among the best placed huts in the Dolomites. Realizing I didn’t need the bragging rights I stopped 45 minutes shy of the Refugio and had a picnic with a stellar view.
