dolomites
ESSENTIALS
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When to go: The Dolomites can get crowded in summer, so the best time to visit is in shoulder seasons— May to June and September to November, when the weather can still be warm enough to hike in just a T-shirt. Some rifugi only open from June to September, but many will open for weekends year-round. Currency: Euro Language: Italian is spoken everywhere, German is widely used in Südtirol, and Ladin is spoken in particular valleys. Almost everyone working in tourist-facing jobs speaks English. Getting around: Trains and buses are excellent in Italy, and
the most popular spots are served by public transport. That said, for more independence, it’ s still worth renting a car. Did you know? The Dolomites has a few obscure languages
— such as Mòcheno, an ancient form of Bavarian spoken by around 2,000 people in three towns of the Fersina Valley, in Trentino.
BOOK IT NOW
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Your adventure in the Dolomites begins with an arrival stay at the Casa Baglioni Milan with an on-site Michelin-starred restaurant. Ease into Italy in your deluxe suite, a showcase of Italian craftsmanship overlooking Via dei Giardini. Book with our agency and get US $ 100 hotel credit and full breakfast for two daily.
Bikers riding on a mountain ridge in the Dolomites
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ADVENTURE
While the sheer cliffs seem built for extreme sports, adventure in the Dolomites doesn’ t have to involve risk. For many visitors, the joy lies in accessible mountain experiences where the scenery rather than the climb takes your breath away. The infrastructure is excellent, with well-signposted walking trails suited for all abilities, and cable cars allowing hikers to start high rather than beginning every hike from the valley floor.
Cycling paths connect many towns, while e-bikes now make steeper mountain biking more manageable. The Dolomites are also the birthplace of the via ferrata— climbing routes with ladders and fixed cables for safety, offering high altitude climbing without requiring much technical skill.
In winter, skiing remains the region’ s main draw, with interconnected pistes suitable for intermediate skiers and outstanding mountain panoramas. image: GETTY. illustration: Lis watkins
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