Not usually—with one worthwhile exception: Cinque Torri, the Five Towers.
We go early, before the crowds arrive, and take a spectacular walk through the World War I Open-Air Museum. We’ll explore the trenches and front lines, learn about the war in the Dolomites, and watch the rock climbers on the towers.
Then we leave before noon, just as the area begins to get busy.
Spend a little time on social media, and you’ll see plenty of supposedly “perfect Dolomites itineraries” featuring the same famous places. Many of those recommendations come from people who’ve made one quick trip to the Dolomites.
That’s fine—but our perspective is different.
After 18 seasons exploring these mountains, we’ve been to the famous places many times, but we’ve also discovered other trails, vistas, and mountain areas we enjoy even more—away from the tourist crowds.
We’d rather spend our day walking somewhere spectacular than sitting in a van in traffic on winding mountain roads, searching for parking, waiting for a crowded bus, standing in line for a cable car, or trying to get a photo at a crowded lookout simply because social media says that’s where everyone should go.
Anyone can find the famous places. Knowing the Dolomites is knowing where else to go.
That’s a big part of the Right Path. We don’t choose a walk because it’s famous. We choose it because we think it will give you a wonderful day in the mountains.