In this article, we list five sample itineraries for Switzerland. Day 4 - E-Bike to 2K. As a result, the main attractions and destinations can be overrun, the roads busy, and the summer temperatures almost too warm for outdoor activities. Weve arrived in both Venice and Munich, and both were easy options to get to the Dolomites. If you are looking for a less crowded hike that is still BIG on views, this hike is for you. However, were very much of the opinion that you could spend forever in the Dolomites and still find places to visit and things to see, so how long you stay here is completely up to you. The toddler is not bale to walk very far. Varenna is beautiful (especially when viewed from the water) and is a good base for also visiting Bellagio and Menaggio. Drivers can be a little pushy | Dont be alarmed if youre sticking to the speed limit and a car flies past you at lightning speed (generally on a tight bend or narrow road!). Its important to note that the Dolomites are essentially a tourist resort and a lot of the towns and amenities (hotels, restaurants) shut down during the off-season, from mid-October - December, and between April - June. Alpinn only uses seasonal, organic ingredients sourced from the surrounding valleys as part of their mountain to plate philosophy to create a range of exceptional dishes, all enjoyed overlooking the Dolomites from 2,275m. Once youve witnessed nature doing her thing, take the short walk around Lago di Carezza, enjoying the fresh mountain air and misty spruce forests. The Common Wanderer is a responsible travel and adventure blog by Mark & Mim. Yes, you should be able to rent a car in Milan and return it in Vienna. I appreciate your, Thats very exciting that you will are planning a trip to the Dolomites. To drive from Venice to Cortina dAmpezzo, it is a 160 km drive that takes just over two hours. 10-Day Northern Italy and Switzerland Itinerary: Florence - Turin - Lausanne 2. Youre welcome! On our second visit, we had 9 days in the Dolomites. The drive is extremely picturesque, with a backdrop of vine-covered hills and soaring peaks, and fast-flowing alpine rivers leading you towards Nova Levante. Oberholz is home to some seriously world-class cuisine, using ingredients from South Tyrol to create simple, wonderful mountain food. You can start this 5 Dolomites itinerary from any nearby airport, or destination. Book here. Location: Western Dolomites Where to Stay: Val Gardena (Selva di Val Gardena or Ortisei). Read our guide on how to carbon offset here. From Zrich Airport ( where you will fly into ), there is a train that will take you downtown. Cheers, Julie. Switzerland. Along the way, you have awesome views of the Sella group, Sella pass, and the Puez-Odle Nature Park. We use Rentalcars.com to book our rental cars, which is an aggregator of all the major car hire companies. #1 Witness the rainbow lake of Lago di Carezza, #6 Trek through the underrated Fanes National Park, #7 Eat South Tyrolean fare at Alpinn restaurant, #8 Explore the pretty towns of South Tyrol. With its rocky mountain peaks, rolling green hills, small towns and chalets, the Dolomites are very photogenic and a wonderful place to explore. Surrounded by such natural beauty, The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Dolomites, which span the provinces of South Tyrol, Trentino, Verona and Belluno, are full of endless things to see and do. Weve had very positive experiences with rental cars in Europe and recently (in the past year) have only had automatic vehicles. That depends on what you want to do.
