Dolomites 3 Day Itinerary: The Perfect Weekend in Italy

Searching for the ultimate Dolomites 3 day itinerary? You’re in the right place – I recently returned from the perfect long weekend exploring this magical destination.

Visiting the Dolomites is a trip that’s long been on my bucket list. I had dreams of frolicking through the meadows, swimming in the alpine lakes, and dining on hearty dishes in the Rifugio’s.

And this September I made that dream a reality as we spent 3 days exploring the region.

3 days in the Dolomites definitely wasn’t enough time to see everything I wanted to see, but it was a great introduction.

In this guide, I’ll cover everything you need to know to plan the perfect 3 day trip to the Dolomites. Including how to get there, where to stay, how to get around, and a day by day breakdown of activities and hikes.

➡️ I’d really recommend hiring a car to visit The Dolomites. Public transport options are limited so having a car gives you more flexibility to explore the area at your own pace.

DOLOMITES 3 DAY ITINERARY: QUICK INFORMATION

Fly into | The Dolomites is served by Venice, Bolzano, Verona, Milan, Munich & Zurich. Most people (including us) fly into Venice

Getting around | Hiring a car is the best way to explore the Dolomites as public transport in the area can be unreliable

Where to stay | Cortina d’Ampezzo for the Eastern Dolomites, and Ortisei, Santa Cristina, and Selva di Val Gardena for the Western Dolomites. Find the best places to stay on Booking.com

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Where to base yourself for 3 days in the Dolomites

Something that I think is helpful to know before we get into this guide is that the Dolomites is huge, and whilst places might look close by on a map, mountain roads don’t lend themselves to speed.

So if you’re only visiting for 3 days, I’d recommend basing yourself in one place and exploring that area. Otherwise, you’ll spend a lot of time driving from one side to the other.

Eastern and Western Dolomites

It can be helpful to think about the Dolomites in terms of East and West, and I’d recommend choosing one side if you’re only here for 3 days.

The Eastern Dolomites includes places like:

• Lago di Misurina
• Cortina d’Ampezzo
• Tre Cime di Lavaredo
• Cortina d’Ampezzo
• Lago di Braies
• Passo Giau
• The Cinque Torri

The Western Dolomites includes places like:

• Seceda
• Alpe di Siusi
• Val di Funes (and Geisler Alm)
• Val Gardena
• The Puez-Odle Nature Park
• Sassolungo
• Seceda

Where we stayed

We were lucky enough to be staying at the incredible Miramonti hotel for work, which is based above Merano in the Western dolomites.

So, we focused our time on the Western Dolomites for this trip, and more specifically South Tyrol, visiting Seceda, Alpe di Siusi and Val di Funes.

I desperately wanted to visit Lago Di Braies and Tre Cimi but we’d have wasted so much time getting there when we could have been exploring.

Usually, I’m a “pack as much as I can in” kind of traveller but this hotel was so incredible we wanted to take time to enjoy it and relax.

So perhaps we could have crammed more in, but this way worked for us. And by the end of the trip I felt as though I’d truly discovered an area, rather than only scratching the surface of multiple places.

HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS (WESTERN DOLOMITES)

If you’re planning on visiting the Western Dolomites, I’d recommend basing yourself in Ortisei, Santa Cristina or Selva di Val Gardena.

1. Hotel Digon

Hotel Digon only has 21 rooms, so it has a small and intimate feel. There’s a complimentary breakfast included in the room rate, and free parking on site.

Outside is a large infinity pool that’s heated all year round, offering incredible views of the mountains.

There’s also a restaurant at the hotel serving traditional South Tyrolean cuisine.

2. Alpenhotel Rainell 

Alpenhotel Rainell is only a 15 minute walk from the cable car station, and offers incredible views from the mountain pool.

There’s also a sauna area, landscaped garden for sunbathing, and an extensive leisure and sports programme.

The hotel is made up of rooms and apartments depending on your group size and preference, and there’s also a brilliant restaurant on site.

3. Alpin Garden Luxury Maison & Spa

Alpin Garden Luxury Maison & Spa is an adults-only hotel with a focus on wellness.

Their wellness centre is split across 2 levels and includes a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, Biosauna, Salt-sauna, relaxation areas, a heated outdoor pool and whirpool, and an indoor pool and whirpool.

You’re only 10 minutes away from the centre of Ortisei and a 20 minute walk from the cable car station.

HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS (EASTERN DOLOMITES)

If you’re visiting the Eastern Dolomites, I’d base yourself in Cortina d’Ampezzo. It’s a big town with lots of restaurants, and it’s under an hour from Tre Cime and Lago di Braies.

1. Hotel de LEN

Hotel de LEN only has 22 rooms, including 2 suites, so expect a really personalised feel from your stay.

The interior is refreshingly modern, and there’s an incredible spa on the top floor boasting a bio-sauna, steam room, ice waterfall, and a hot tub.

Restaurant de Len serves up local ingredients on a curated menu, and the cosy hidden bar is the perfect place for a cocktail after a long day hiking.

2. Dolomiti Lodge Alverà

Dolomiti Lodge Alverà has a more classic mountain lodge style, with some rooms having their very own freestanding bath tub.

There’s an on site restaurant and terrace with incredible views of the mountains, and a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool.

As much as I absolutely loved staying in Miramonti, it was truly one of the most incredible hotels I’ve been to, its located on the edge of the Dolomites and it was a long drive to everywhere we visited. So for your first visit to the area, I wouldn’t recommend it.

GETTING TO THE DOLOMITES

There’s a number of airports that serve the Dolomites, and which one you choose will depend on where your accommodation is.

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): Venice is the most popular choice for a trip to the Dolomites, and where we flew into. It’s well connected to major international airports, and a 2 hour drive from towns like Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Eastern Dolomites.

Verona Airport (VRN): Verona Airport is a good option for those planning to explore the western and southern Dolomites, including areas like Trentino and the Val di Fassa.

Innsbruck Airport (INN): Innsbruck is under 2 hours from the South Tyrol region of the Dolomites, and around 2 and a half hours from Trentino and the Val di Fassa.

Bolzano Airport (BZO): Bolzano Airport is the closest airport to the heart of the Dolomites, but there’s limited international flight options.

Milan Airports (Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate): Milan is the furthest away from all of the airports listed here, but it could be a good option if you’re visiting the Western Dolomites.

HIRING A CAR

Without a doubt the best thing we did on this trip was hiring a car. There is public transport in the Dolomites, but it’s not always reliable, and if you’re visiting off season, it doesn’t run at all.

Having a car meant we had complete flexibility to go where we wanted, when we wanted. It also allowed us to change our plans last minute if we wanted to add a detour to a new spot we’d seen online.

The roads through the Dolomites are mostly wide, motorway-type roads, so driving here is really easy.

DOLOMITES 3 DAY ITINERARY

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We spent 3 days exploring the Dolomites in early September, and here’s everything we packed into our long weekend.

DAY 1: SECEDA

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On our first day in the Dolomites we headed to Seceda, a mountain in the Puez Odle Nature Park famed for its jagged peak.

As the clouds glide over the top of the mountain, it feels as though you’re in the sky. It’s truly one of the most magical places I’ve ever visited.

Seceda is the perfect place for your first day as there’s very little effort involved in getting to the top, but the reward is huge. It’s a great introduction to the beauty of the Dolomites.

To visit Seceda Mountain, you’ll need to make your way to the town of Ortisei.

Driving is the easiest way to reach Ortisei, and I’d strongly recommend hiring a car in the Dolomites to give you full flexibility with your plans.

➡️ Read my full guide to visiting Seceda here

Getting to the summit of Seceda

There’s a couple of options for getting to Seceda, depending on your fitness level and the amount of time you have.

Cable Car

The easiest way to reach Seceda (and the route I chose), is to get the cable car from Ortisei.

You’ll first take a cable car from Ortisei to Furnes (located at 1,720m), and then you’ll switch to another one that takes you up to Seceda (at 2,500m). The journey takes about 15 minutes in total.

A return journey costs €39.50 for an adult ticket and €21.00 for a junior ticket.

You can take dogs and bikes up with you, but they cost an additional €5.00 each.

Once you add on the cost of parking, this definitely isn’t a cheap activity, but I promise it’s worth it.

Parking for the cable car

The cable car station is located in Ortesei, and it’s called Funivie Seceda Spa on Google Maps. There’s a car park at the cable car station which costs €13 a day.

There’s a parking attendant in the car park and you’ll need to pay as you enter. Cash is preferred but card is ok too.

Cable car opening hours

The cable car runs from 08:30am – 17:30pm.

The cable car is only open during the summer months, which this year will be from May 31 until November 3, 2024)

HIKES AT SECEDA

There’s a number of hiking routes around Seceda and they’re all beautiful, so I wouldn’t worry too much about which one you take.

Short hike to the viewpoint

Turn left as you come out of the cable car and you’ll see a sign pointing in the direction of the viewpoint.

It’s a short 10 minute walk but it is uphill, so I’d recommend doing this first (we left it until the end when I was already exhausted, which was a bad move).

Up here, you have incredible panoramic views over the Odle, Sassolungo and Sella Group mountain groups, as well as views towards Alpe di Siusi, Val di Funes and as far as the Austrian alps on a clear day.

From this viewpoint, you can continue along the path and loop back round to the cable car station, which will take about 35 minutes in total.

I’m not good with heights, so we chose to head back the way we came as I didn’t want to get to close to the edge. There is a fence there, I’m just a big baby when it comes to heights.

Hiking hut to hut

If you want to spend longer at Seceda, hiking hut to hut is a brilliant way to spend the day. We didn’t follow a particular route, but ended up on a circular walk that took us around 3 and a half hours, including stops at multiple mountain huts and time to take pictures.

There’s around a dozen Rifugio’s (mountain huts) at Seceda, and they’re the perfect place to break up a hike with a beer, cake or a leisurely lunch.

Below is a look at our route – the gap is where we stopped it at Sofie Hut for lunch at the end.

Sofie Hut

From the cable car station, it’s only a few minutes to the first hut, Sofie Hut. This was my favourite hut at Seceda and we actually stopped here for lunch at the end of the hike.

The portion sizes are huge and the food is hearty and delicious. We had the carbonara and the ribs and it was some of the best food we had during our whole trip.

The views here are incredible and there’s plenty of sun lounger style chairs to relax in and admire them.

Mastlé

Next we stopped at Mastlé Hut, which is a lot smaller than Sofie Hut and perfect for a quick snack.

Daniel-Hut

Then we headed to Daniel Hut, for a drink. This hut is huge and has a large sundeck which is perfect for relaxing on.

I tried a Hugo spritz for the first time here, and fell in love with it. The drink comes from the South Tyrol area so you’ll see it in most bars in the area. It’s made from Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, sparkling water and mint.

It’s a really refreshing drink and a brilliant way to break up a long walk.

Fermeda-refuge

Fermeda is the only place on Seceda where you can get wood-fired pizza, so it’s a great place to stop if that’s what you’re in the mood for.

Troier hut

This hut is run by the Runggaldier family and gets a 4.7 star rating, so you can expect great food and excellent service.

They serve a traditional South Tyrolean menu with produce from their family farm.

DAY 2: VAL DI FUNES AND GEISLER ALM

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Geisler Alm is a Rifugio (or mountain hut) based in South Tyrol, an area that includes part of the Dolomites range.

You’ll find Rifugio’s scattered all over the Dolomites, ranging from basic to luxury, with some offering overnight accommodation for hikers. But all of them provide food and drink, and the concept of walking, then stopping at a Rifugio, was one of my favourite things about our trip.

If you’re not an avid hiker (as I am not), Rifugio’s are a great way to break up the walk, whether it’s for coffee and cake, a quick beer, or a lunch stop.

Geisler Alm is one of the most picturesque Rifugio’s in the Dolomites. It’s run by the Runggatscher family, and as well as serving delicious food with excellent service, it’s most famous for its incredible location and views.

➡️ Read my full guide to visiting Geisler Alm here

Where is Geisler Alm?

Geisler Alm is located in Val di Funes, a 24km-long valley in South Tyrol. It’s worth dedicating at least half day of your itinerary to exploring the area as there’s lots to see.

I’ll cover some other points of interest at the end of this blog post.

Where to park to visit Geisler Alm

The best car park for visiting Geisler Alm is Zannes/Zans Car Park. You’ll pay the parking fee at the booth upon entry and you can stay for as long as you like.

Parking costs €8 for the day and you can pay with cash or card.

How far is the hike to Geisler Alm?

From the car park to Geisler Alm, it took us about an hour and a half. You’ll then need to hike back which takes about an hour.

On the way, we were stopping to take pictures, but on the way back we didn’t stop at all.

Total hike time = 2 and a half hours + extra time at the Rifugio.

Hike details to get to Geisler Alm

Geisler Alm is located along the Adolf Munkel trail, a walking route that runs along the Odle/Geisler mountain group.

Many people choose to hike to whole trail, but we decided to take a shorter, circular loop that passes Geisler Alm and starts and ends at the car park.

Step by step hike details

The trail starts in Zannes car park. We parked in a space the furthest away from the booth, and found the nearest sign at the back of the car park.

You’ll start off following trail number 6 to Geisler Alm/Rif Delle Odle.

From here, you’ll walk along a tree-lined boardwalk and you’ll mostly be following a gravelled path through the woods for a while.

After a short walk (around 1 mile), the route automatically joins the Adolf Munkel trail (number 35) signposted towards Geisler Alm/Rif Delle Odle.

You’ll need to cross over the bridge and turn left on trail 35.

As the Adolf Munkel trail runs along the Odle/Geisler mountains, you’ll get some amazing views at this point in the hike, so have your camera ready!

You’ll come across signs along the way, just keep following #35 towards to Geisler Alm/Rif Delle Odle.

At this sign, you’ll want to keep left, where you’ll be around 30 minutes from Geisler Alm.

After a while, you’ll come to another sign. Keep right to join trail #36a towards to Geisler Alm/Rif Delle Odle. From here, you’re only 20 minutes away.

This part of the hike is mostly through woodland, but you’ll get a few glimpses of the mountain range.

And finally, you’ll get to a final sign, where you’ll follow trail #36 towards to Geisler Alm/Rif Delle Odle. You’re only 5 minutes away now.

THINGS TO DO AT GEISLER ALM

After 5 minutes, you’ll arrive at Geisler Alm, which was easily one of the most incredible places we visited on our trip to the Dolomites.

The hut is overlooked by the mountain range and it’s the perfect place to stop and catch your breath.

There’s plenty of chairs and benches around the grounds so you can relax and marvel at the mountains. But the hut is most famous for its cinema style chairs that mean you can actually lie down and rest.

Most people visiting Geisler Alm also stop for lunch here. They serve traditional South Tyrolean cuisine, made using produce from their kitchen garden and neighbouring farms in Val di Funes.

Expect dishes such as goulash, burgers, dumplings, ribs, lamp chops, venison, risotto and carpaccio.

This Rifugio gets a rating of 4.6* from over 2,000 reviews, so you can trust that you’re going to have a good meal.

Some people choose just to grab a drink here, and there’s also a variety of cakes and sweet treats if you need a sugar boost.

If you have children with you, there’s also a playground and a large meadow for them to run around in. And there’s cows in the far field that you can go and say hello to.

Visit San Giovanni Church

Whilst you’re in Val di Funes, I’d recommend stopping off to see San Giovanni church.

The San Giovanni Church, or the Church of Saint John is located in the small village of Ranui, a 10 minute drive from Zannes car park, so it’s well worth a visit before or after Geisler Alm.

The car park for the San Giovanni church can be found with these co ordinates (46.6370170, 11.7208360) and costs €2.

For the best viewpoint of the church with the mountain range in the background, there’s a clearly marked photo spot on the right as you drive up to the car park.

You can also get a closer look at the church by paying €4 cash at the turnstile. You won’t be able to go inside.

Best time to visit: I’d strongly recommend visiting San Giovanni first thing in the morning or later in the afternoon, otherwise the light will be far too harsh and wash out the mountains. We didn’t time it particularly well so learn from my mistakes.

DAY 3: ALPE DI SIUSI

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For our final day in the Dolomites, we headed to Alpe di Siusi.

It’s the highest large alpine meadow in Europe and the perfect place to immerse yourself in the hut to hut hiking culture.

There’s 790 different plant species that grow on the meadows, as well as birds, deer and other wildlife that call this magical place home.

➡️ Read my full guide to visiting Alpe di Siusi here

Getting to Alpe di Siusi

There’s a couple of options for getting to Seceda, depending on what time of day your visiting.

Driving to Alpe di Siusi

To reduce traffic at Alpe di Siusi, car access is very limited. Unless you’re staying in a hotel on Alpe di Siusi, you can’t drive up between 9am and 5pm.

If you’re driving, you’ll need to make sure you pass the S. Valentino forest station before 9:00 a.m.

There’s two car parks to choose from on Alpe di Siusi. I’d recommend the one closest to Compatsch, as this small town is where the hikes start from.

P2 car park at Compaccio

Location | Google Maps

Parking Charge | 24 EUR per car

Distance from Compatsch | 1 minute walk

P1 Spitzbühel car park

Location | Google Maps

Parking charge | Free

Distance from Compatsch | 25 minute walk

Taking the Cable Car to Alpe di Siusi

If you’re arriving after 9am (as we did), don’t worry. You can take the cable car up to Alpe di Siusi and it’s really easy.

The Seiser Alm Aerial Cableway (Google Maps) is located in the town of Siusi and one cable car will take you from the bottom up to Compatsch on Alpe di Siusi.

Parking for the cable car

There’s a large free car park at the cableway station with plenty of spaces.

Cable car opening hours

The cable car runs from 8am – 6pm or 7pm depending on the month. In the peak summer months it runs until 7pm.

The cable car closes in the winter, and this year is open from May 18 until November 3, 2024.

Cable car cost

As of Summer 2023 when we visited the Dolomites, the cable car prices were:

Adult:

One way | €16.00
Return | €24.00

Children under 8 | Free

Junior (16+):

One way | €10.00
Return | €14.00

Family – 2 adults + children:

One way | €36.00
Return | €52.00

You can take bikes on the cable car at a cost of €6.00 one way. Dogs can also come at an extra charge of €2.00 one way

How long does the cable car take?

It takes around 20 minutes to get to Compatsch from Siusi in the cable car.

Taking the bus to Alpe di Siusi

There’s several bus routes that will take you to Alpe di Siusi. Find more information here.

When’s the best time to visit Alpe di Siusi?

This will completely depend on what you want to do when you’re there. In summer, the main thing to do here is hike.

In winter, the main activity at Alpe di Siusi is skiing.

We visited Alpe di Siusi in early September and it was perfect for us. The summer crowds had disappeared and so had the heat, so it was an ideal temperature for hiking. And we could enjoy lunch outside at the huts.

In terms the best time of day to visit, the only thing to consider here is that the last cable car down from Alpe di Siusi runs at 7pm, so make sure you give yourself enough time to explore.

How long do you need at Alpe di Siusi?

Our circular walk around Alpe di Siusi took 2 hours, plus 30 minutes for lunch.

I’d allow at least 3 hours to explore Alpe di Siusi, have time to take photographs, and enjoy a lunch in one of the huts.

We took quite a leisurely approach to our time in the Dolomites and spent a lot of time relaxing in the hotel as we didn’t want to feel rushed.

But you could visit Alpe di Siusi in the morning, and then head to nearby Seceda or Geisler Alm in the afternoon.

Circular hike at Alpe di Siusi

We visited Alpe di Siusi on our last day in the Dolomites, so we had a flight to catch from Venice in the evening and little time for a huge hike or any mistakes along the way.

I had a few things I wanted from my hike and I couldn’t find a guide that met my requirements, so I’m hoping this one will help you if you want the same things. They were:

1. A circular walk that started and finished at Compatsch cable car station
2. I wanted to bypass the famous photo spot on Alpe di Siusi
3. And I wanted to have lunch at a Refugio half way through

The route we took to achieve all of those things is below:

Head left from Compatsch cable car station

With Compatsch cable car station behind us, we went left down the path.

The beauty of Alpe di Siusi is that you’re met with incredible views as soon as you step out the cable car, so there’s lots to see straight away.

Continue following trail #14b

You’ll catch some pretty impressive views of the jagged peaks of Sassolungo to your right.

At this point, the walk enters through woodlands and you won’t have any views for a while, but keep following the signs to Monte Piz.

You’ll soon come to a clearing and you’ll want to turn right, following trail #3 to Monte Piz.

After a while you’ll head past a hotel and restaurant on your right, and directly in front will be two gravel paths. You’ll want to turn left and follow trail #14b towards Icaro, St Ulrich and Ortisei.

This was my least favourite part of the hike. There’s no view and it’s all uphill, so it’s tiring and there’s nothing to distract you. But it doesn’t last long so keep going.

You’ll soon see the jagged peaks of Sassolungo again, and you’ll make your way past ICARO hotel on the left.

Follow trail #6 towards Adler Mounten Lodge.

Now you’ll be back in the meadows, on a flat, wide path, surrounded by incredible views.

The beauty of doing the uphill part of the hike early on when you have the most energy, is that the rest is fairly flat.

Alpe di Siusi photo spot

After about 15 minutes on this path, you’ll come to a bench with a sign to let you know you’ve arrived at the famous photo point.

In case you just want to visit the photo point, or you get lost, here’s the Google Maps location.

There was no one else here when we arrived, so we spent time admiring the view, taking photos and flying the drone. It’s truly incredible, I can’t believe places like this exist.

Trail #9 to Hotel Restaurant Sonne

After admiring the view, continue along the path, following signs to Hotel Restaurant Sonne. If you like, you can stop at the Sonne hotel for a drink as the views are incredible, but I’d recommend continuing on for food.

Trail #6b to Compatsch

Once you get to the Sonne hotel, you’ll want to turn right, following trail #6b towards Compatsch (where we started).

From the Sonne hotel, it’s only a 15 minute walk to Malga Sanon (the Sanon Hutte), where we stopped for lunch.

Malga Sanon serves up hearty South Tyrolean food, perfect for refuelling after a long walk. There’s a large playground for children, and it’s also where you can get the iconic heart framed photo of the Sassolungo.

We ordered the Goulash and the ribs and they were both delicious.

Follow signs to Compatsch

At this point, the route is fairly easy as you’re following signs back to Compatsch. It takes about an hour to get back from the hut.

After a while you’ll come to a fork in the road at which point you could turn left and head to Rauchhütte, another Rifugio that serves fresh, homemade pasta dishes. This was my first choice of restaurant but we didn’t have time for the detour.

For the last part of the hike you’re walking along a road, until you get back into the meadows for the final 15 minutes to the cable car station.

DOLOMITES 3 DAY ITINERARY: WHAT TO PACK

A water bottle: There’s plenty of water fountains around the Dolomites perfect for refilling your bottle. I have this Stanley bottle, it keeps water cold for over 12 hours, and has a straw for easy drinking

A backpack: I have this Osprey backpack which is perfect for day hikes. There’s space for my camera equipment, extra layers, snacks and my water bottle in the side.

Hiking shoes: I’d recommend a pair of hiking shoes or boots for your trip to the Dolomites. They don’t need to be expensive but they’ll support your feet much better than trainers. These are a great option for your first pair of boots, and they’ll last a long time.

A raincoat: The weather can change quite quickly in the mountains, so I’d pack a raincoat just in case. I always like to carry a pac a mac as they don’t take up much room.

DOLOMITES 3 DAY ITINERARY: FAQS

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Is 3 days in the Dolomites enough?

3 days in the Dolomites will give you an insight into the magic of the area, and will be enough time to visit a few places really well. The Dolomites is huge though, so don’t expect to cover it all in 3 days.

What month is best to go to the Dolomites?

This depends on what you want to do there. In the summer, hiking is the main activity in the Dolomites, and in winter, it becomes a ski destination. We visited in September which was the ideal month for hiking, as the crowds and the blazing heat had disappeared.

Where do you fly into for the Dolomites?

The Dolomites is served by a lot of airports, so you’ll have plenty of choice when it choosing an airport. Where you fly into will mostly be dictated by where you’re staying. Venice serves the Eastern Dolomites Verona, Innsbruck, Bolzano

Do I need a car in the Dolomites?

Yes, I’d definitely recommend hiring a car in the Dolomites. There is public transport in the Dolomites, but it’s not always reliable. Having a car meant we had complete flexibility to go where we wanted, when we wanted, and add in any stops along the way.

Is the Dolomites closer to Milan or Venice?

The Dolomites is closer to Venice than Milan, which makes Venice airport a more popular choice for visitors to the area. It takes 2 hours to drive from Venice Marco Polo airport to Cortina d’Ampezzo, and over 4 hours from Milan Bergamo airport.

Are the Italian Dolomites expensive?

Yes, the Italian Dolomites are expensive. As with all mountain regions, you’ll pay a premium for food and drink here, especially if you’re eating in restaurants. Accommodation here is pricey too, but if you book in advance you’ll be able to find something that suits your budget.

DOLOMITES 3 DAY ITINERARY: THE WRAP UP

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There you have it, my (rather chunky) Dolomites 3 day itinerary.

I hope this has made your trip planning somewhat easier. If I can give you one piece of advice it’d be to not overthink it too much, wherever you go, it’ll be amazing.

There’s no place quite like it.