• Lago di Carezza - Starting from Bolzano, the gateway to the Dolomites and the capital of South Tyrol, the journey crosses the Ega Valley, which begins in Bolzano and extends east between the Catinaccio and Latemar mountains. This road was constructed in 1894 when the region was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. A stop at Lake Carezza, the most stunning lake in the western Dolomites, includes a 30-minute visit with an optional walk around the lake.
• Passo di Costalunga - The Karerpass is a high mountain pass in South Tyrol, Italy. It links Bolzano through the Eggental and the Welschnofen Valley with the Fassa Valley.
• Fassa Valley - The journey continues to Costalunga Pass. Near the Pass, the historic “Grand Hotel Carezza,” built in 1893, is visible. It was the first luxury hotel in the Dolomites and hosted notable guests like Empress Sissi, Winston Churchill, and Agatha Christie. From Costalunga Pass, the route leads to the Fassa Valley in Trentino, passing through the towns of Vigo di Fassa and Canazei, reaching the majestic peaks of the Sella Group.
• Canazei - Canazei is an Alpine resort in northern Italy. Located near the Pordoi, Sella, and Fedaia passes, it is part of the Dolomiti Superski area, offering numerous downhill runs.
• Passo di Pordi - The journey proceeds to the Costalunga Pass. Near the pass, the historic Grand Hotel Carezza, built in 1893, is visible. It was the first luxury hotel in the Dolomites and hosted notable guests such as Empress Sissi, Winston Churchill, and Agatha Christie. From Costalunga Pass, the route leads to the Fassa Valley in Trentino, passing through the towns of Vigo di Fassa and Canazei, reaching the majestic peaks of the Sella Group. From here, a series of 27 hairpin bends leads to the renowned Pordoi Pass, at an elevation of 2,239 meters (7,350 feet) above sea level. It’s a one-hour journey if opting for the cable car to Sass Pordoi (2,950 meters; the cable car operates from late May to late October and from Christmas to Easter).
• Cortina d’Ampezzo - From Pordoi Pass, the route descends to the village of Arabba and continues east to reach the Falzarego Pass, the entrance to the eastern Dolomites. The journey then arrives at Cortina d’Ampezzo, the “Pearl of the Dolomites,” Italy’s premier mountain resort and host of the 1956 Winter Olympics. Cortina, along with Milan, will again host the Winter Olympics in 2026.
• Castello di Andraz - Just beyond the Falzarego Pass towards Alleghe is Andraz Castle, one of the oldest castles in the Dolomites. Built in 1027 on a large landslide, it was constructed to protect the foundries and the road transporting iron mined at Monte Pore. The material underwent initial processing at the Castle before being distributed throughout Europe. The iron’s quality was exceptional, allowing the production of highly prized swords, even used in Scotland during the 13th-century rebellions depicted in Mel Gibson’s film “Braveheart.”
• Passo Falzarego - The route reaches the Falzarego Pass, entering the eastern Dolomites.
• Lago Di Landro - In Alta Pusteria, in the Landro Valley, lies Lake Landro (Dürrensee), with its enchanting turquoise-green waters. Accessible from Dobbiaco, it is located in the Tre Cime Nature Park and borders the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park.
• Vista Panoramica Tre Cime Lavaredo - The Three Peaks of Lavaredo are among the most iconic symbols of the Dolomites and South Tyrol. These impressive mountains, with their remarkable rock formations, emerged over 200 million years ago and attract visitors worldwide. In 2009, their extraordinary beauty earned the Dolomites, along with the Three Peaks of Lavaredo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Lago di Misurina - From Cortina, the journey continues to Lake Misurina, offering an incredible panoramic view of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. The lake, with its view of the Tre Cime to the north and the Sorapis mountains to the south, is the most famous image of the Dolomites worldwide.
• Lago di Dobbiaco - Just 20 minutes from Misurina, there is an opportunity to make a brief stop at another significant lake in the eastern Dolomites, Lake Dobbiaco.
• Lago di Braies - From Dobbiaco, in about 20 minutes, the journey reaches the far northeast of Italy, just a few kilometers from the Austrian border, for the day’s grand finale with a visit to the renowned Lake Braies. From Braies, the return to Bolzano takes an hour and 40 minutes through the Pusteria Valley and then the Isarco Valley.

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Tour driver speaks English and Italian
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Bottled water

• Meals
• Ticket for the cable car to Sass Pordoi

The Dolomites, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are some of Europe’s most breathtaking mountains. However, navigating this Alpine area using public transportation can be difficult. This driving tour offers a solution, starting from Bolzano and traveling along the Great Dolomites Road to Cortina d’Ampezzo, allowing visitors to take in the region’s stunning scenery in just one day. The tour includes stops for capturing photos of towering peaks, pristine lakes, and charming mountain passes, as well as a leisurely walk through Cortina before heading back.

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