Your curated Alps stay
Three bases in the Dolomites
Bolzano, Val Gardena and Cortina give each part of the mountain region its own two-night stay.
Bolzano → Ortisei / Val Gardena → Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Suggested length
- 7 days · 6 nights
- Overnight bases
- 3 · 2 hotel changes
- Getting around
- Best with a car
- Best season
- Late June–mid-September, subject to road and trail conditions
Your base-by-base plan
Nights are a suggested allocation. Swap outings around the weather and your own pace.
Days 1–2 · 2 nights
Bolzano
Begin with town time and South Tyrolean food before moving into the Dolomites.
What this base is good for
- Explore the town on foot
- Choose nearby outings from the day-trip guide
- Plan the next mountain-road leg around conditions
Plan the details
Days 3–4 · 2 nights
Ortisei / Val Gardena
A separate valley base keeps the central Dolomites part of the trip together.
What this base is good for
- Time in the valley
- Choose a suitable mountain outing
- Seasonal pass drives only when conditions permit
Plan the details
Days 5–6 · 2 nights
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Finish with a separate base for the eastern Dolomites instead of crossing back each day.
What this base is good for
- Town time between outdoor days
- Use the local day-trip guide
- Check current access and booking requirements for mountain outings
Plan the details
Day 7 · Departure
Check your onward connections before fixing the final night. This plan does not assume a particular airport or transfer time.
Guides for this trip
- 7-Day Dolomites Road Trip
- Dolomites Road Trip Guide
- Where to Stay in Bolzano
- Best Stops Between Bolzano and Val Gardena
- Where to Stay in Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Day Trips from Bolzano
- Driving from Bolzano to Val Gardena
- Driving from Ortisei to Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Day Trips from Cortina d'Ampezzo
Curated from the linked PlanTheAlps guides. Source review: 2026-09-16. This is a planning outline; current schedules, access and availability need checking with the operator.
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