Solo Hiking in the Dolomites: 20 Safety Tips From Someone Who Hikes Them Alone
20 safety tips for solo hiking in the Dolomites, from planning and packing to emergency numbers, from a woman who has hiked the Alta Via 1 and 2 alone.
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Hut-to-Hut Trek Training: What I Do Before Every Multi-Day Hike
The question I get most often about hut-to-hut trekking isn’t which refuge to book. It’s “am I fit enough?” I’ve completed six…
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3 Days in the Dolomites in Winter: Lago di Braies and a Krampus Run
So you’ve decided to attend the biggest Krampus run in South Tyrol — and now you have no idea where to base…
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Where to Stay in the Dolomites by Area: 9 Hotels I’d Book Again in 2027
I have paid for every night on this list. No press trips, no comped rooms, just nine places I would hand my…
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How to Make a Reservation at a Rifugio in 2027
There’s nothing quite like waking up in a mountain hut in the Dolomites—fog curling around the peaks, warm coffee in hand, and…
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How to Hike Lago di Sorapis: A Solo Hiker’s Guide (2026)
Originally Published January 2025, UPDATED MARCH 27th, 2026 Lago di Sorapis is one of the most famous hikes in the Dolomites, known…
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Palaronda Trek Itinerary: A 4-Day Solo Hike Through the Pale di San Martino
The Dolomites are full of famous hikes—but the Palaronda Trek isn’t popular because it’s easy or Instagram-friendly. It’s popular because it stays…
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How to Get from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cortina d’Ampezzo (2026 Guide)
When your plane lands at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), you’re already closer to the Dolomites than you might think. This is…
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Easy Day Hikes in the Dolomites: Val Venegia & Sentiero Marcio
My mother-in-law sent me an article about a forest in the Dolomites where Stradivari sourced wood for his violins, and I immediately…
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14 Things to Do in the Dolomites in Winter (2026): A Non-Skier’s Guide
Are you planning a winter trip to the Dolomites and wondering what there is to do if you don’t ski? Or maybe…
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Guided vs Self-Guided vs DIY: How to Choose the Right Dolomites Trek (Alta Via 1, Alta Via 2 & More)
When you first start dreaming about hiking in the Dolomites, it all feels simple: lace up your boots, book a few rifugios,…
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The Only Hiking Apps You Need for the Dolomites (2027 Update)
The Dolomites are one of my favorite places in Italy. Living in Vicenza, I’m lucky to be just 2.5 hours away from…
