If you have only a few days in the Dolomites, it's a good idea to stay in only one side of them, that is, East or West. Here, I've put together a simple, easy hiking itinerary that is perfect for a trip to the East Side, such as when staying in Corti...
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Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Tips and advice
Day 1
Day 1 is the day you arrive, so depending on when you come, it might look different. But the idea is - check in your hotel and drive to the lakes - Landro, Dobbiaco, Braies.
Information about Lakes Landro and Dobbiaco - and some other that you can check, depending on how much time you have.
11 Most Beautiful Lakes In The Dolomites
All you need to know about going to lake Braies - reservation might be needed!
Lago Di Braies: Discover The Pearl Of The Dolomites
Official South Tyrol tourism board info on lake Landro
Lake Landro
Dolomites.org information on Lake Dobbiaco
Lake Dobbiaco / Toblacher See
Day 2
Day 2 is the first full day. The plan is to hike Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Cadini di Misurina viewpoint.
Here's my full guide for hiking the Cadini di Misurina viewpoint hike.
Cadini Di Misurina Viewpoint Hike Guide
Tre Cime di Lavaredo hike guide - if you're afraid of doing the whole loop, you can walk just a part of it.
Tre Cime Di Lavaredo Hike Guide
You need a reservation to be allowed to drive a car on the rifugio Auronzo toll road - read how to get one. Or book a bus ticket.
Rifugio Auronzo Toll Road: Gateway To Tre Cime
Day 3
Day 3 brings us Cinque Torri and Rifugio Lagazuoi
Spend a few hours hiking around the Cinque Torri and exploring the Open-air Museum
Cinque Torri and the open-air WWI museum trail
Our experience with this easy hike
Rifugio Lagazuoi - cable car and hike
Official Rifugio Lagazuoi website
Rifugio Lagazuoi
Day 4
On day 4 of this Dolomites hiking itinerary, we hike to Lake Sorapis and afterwards enjoy lakes Misurina and Antorno
A full guide to hiking to the Lago di Sorapis
Lago Di Sorapis Hike
What to know about Lake Misurina
Lago di Misurina: the Pearl of the Dolomites
What to know to enjoy Lake Antorno
Lago d'Antorno
Day 5
Day 5 is the last day - that's when you depart. Explore Cortina d'Ampezzo, go up the Faloria Cable Car, have lunch, and depart. Or just slowly drive through the Dolomites, enjoying places like Cadore.
If you want to see Cortina from top without using a cable car, here's the best location.
Cortina d'Ampezzo - photospot
Some places we saw on our way to Venice
Views when leaving the Dolomites
Opening times of the Faloria cable car.
Prices and opening times of the Faloria cable car
Some reviews so that you see if it's worth going up the Faloria cable car
Funivia Faloria - All You Need to Know (Reviews)
Tips and advice
What to know, what to pack, what to be aware of when planning your Dolomites itinerary
The full itinerary, including maps, explanations, parkings etc.
Easy Dolomites Hiking Itinerary: 5 Days In Cortina D’Ampezzo
If you're just starting to plan your trip, here's a great guide.
How To Plan A Trip To The Dolomites
Here are the best times to visit the Dolomites depending on what you'd like to do
Best Time To Visit The Dolomites
A printable packing checklist so that you don't forget anything
Dolomites Packing List - including a free printable pdf
Where to stay
For this Dolomites itinerary, it's the best to stay somewhere on the East side, so, Cortina, Dobbiaco, San Candido etc. Here are the best hotels.
Hotel Oasi - we stayed here. The location is PERFECT. And the price - cheap.
Hotel Oasi, Cortina dʼAmpezzo
An AMAZING apartment in the center of Dobbiaco. Yes, it looks like the pictures - we stayed here as well.
HAUS GREG, Dobbiaco
A nice hotel with a spa on the outskirts of Cortina. It's quite convenient - we stayed here for our first trip.
Hotel Lajadira & Spa
If you'd like a bit of luxury, Grand Hotel Savoia is the one to choose!
Grand Hotel Savoia, Cortina d'Ampezzo, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Other places to stay on your trip
Where To Stay In The Dolomites: 9 Best Areas (+ The Worst!)
If you don't want to stay in the biggest tourist hot-spots, here are alternatives to them
Best Alternatives to the Popular places to stay in the Dolomites
Elevate your stay by choosing a hotel with a view!
