About
The Dolomites are a mountain range in northern Italy, and they are recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. For a visitor, they make a destination built around the landscape itself: high peaks, broad valleys and the chance to spend time outdoors in one of Europe's best-known mountain settings.
What a visit offers
- Mountain scenery across a wide area, suited to those who enjoy looking at and moving through rugged terrain.
- Walking and outdoor time, from gentle valley paths to more demanding routes higher up.
- A base in the surrounding area, where villages and towns in the valleys provide places to stay and eat.
Because the range is large, it rewards planning. Rather than trying to cover everything, many visitors choose one valley or one town as a base and explore outward from there. The landscape changes noticeably from one area to the next, so a few days in different places can show quite different sides of the range.
Planning your trip
The Dolomites lie in northern Italy, so they suit a trip that combines mountains with the wider region around them. Check the conditions and access for the routes or areas you hope to visit before you set out, as mountain weather and seasonal openings can affect what is possible on any given day.
If you are deciding whether to go, the Dolomites are a sound choice for anyone who wants a mountain landscape in Italy and is prepared to spend their time outdoors, moving between valleys and viewpoints at their own pace.
