From Bolzano: Private Day Tour by car: The Great Dolomites Road
Description
The Dolomites are some of the most beautiful mountains in the world, certainly are the most beautiful in Europe. The Dolomites, a masterpiece of nature, were included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2009. With this tour you will be taken in the heart of these beautiful mountains and then visit the famous Gardena Valley with its most important center, Ortisei.
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Itinerary
We will cross the Ega Valley that begins at Bolzano and runs eastward between the Rosengarten and the Latemar mountains. This road was built in 1895 when the territory was part of the Austro Hungarian Empire. Part of the route is located in a canyon carved by the river Ega. We will stop at Carezza Lake, the most beautiful lake of the Dolomites: 30 minutes of staying with a walk around the lake if you want.
Then we will arrive to Costalunga Pass. Near the Pass we will see the historical “Grand Hotel Carezza”, built in 1893, the first luxury hotel in the Dolomites which hosted very important guests like the Empress Sissi, Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie.
From the Costalunga Pass we will reach the Fassa Valley in Trentino: we will pass through the towns of Vigo di Fassa and Canazei to arrive under the imposing peaks of the Sella Group.
From here begins a long series of 27 hairpins bends (switchbacks) that will lead us to the famous Pordoi Pass at an altitude of 2.239 meters above sea level. One hour of staying if you decide to arrive with the cable car to Sass Pordoi (altitude of 2950 meters: the cable car is open from late May until mid-October and from Christmas to Easter).
From the Pordoi Pass we return back a few kilometers to reach the Sella Pass: here the landscape is really impressive with the Sella vertical walls that stand right in front of us .... From the Sella Pass we can admire the Marmolada glacier (3,343 m) and the majestic Sassolungo (3,181 m), the most famous mountain in Gardena Valley: 10 minutes stop for photos.
Coming down from the Sella Pass we will enter in the Gardena Valley, the best known tourist valley of the Dolomites and we will stay in its largest town, the beautiful Ortisei: one hour of staying for lunch break and to visit the town.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Reviews(77)
Couldn’t have asked for a better tour. Alessandro showed us the best of the Dolomites. He arranged the tour to take best advantage of weather and traffic. I highly recommend this tour.
Thanks, Yvonne! We spent three wonderful days together! :-) Kind regards! Tour Leader & Owner ItalyDolomites by AS SERVIZI – Alessandro (Alex) Scacchetti
Our tour guide, Alessandro was exceptionally knowledgeable and enjoyable to be with. This was the best way to see the Dolomites!
Judyyy, thank youuu! It was wonderful spending the day with you, and I'm glad you enjoyed the tour.... Big hugs! ItalyDolomites daily excursions Alessandro Scacchetti
This tour will take you to every spot of the Dolomites you need to see at a very comfortable and pleasant pace.
Super tour for a super Client :-) Thank you! Best Regards, Tour Leader & Owner ItalyDolomites by AS SERVIZI – Alessandro (Alex) Scacchetti
What an amazing day we had. Alissandro was a great guide and safe driver. We truly enjoyed his attention to history, timing of the day (great tip to start earlier to avoid traffic). Definitely will use his services on future trips back.
Dear Ethan! A beautiful tour for a beautiful family :-) I look forward to seeing you in the future in the Eastern Dolomites... Hugs! Tour Leader & Owner ItalyDolomites by AS SERVIZI – Alessandro (Alex) Scacchetti
If you’re thinking about booking a Dolomite’s tour this is it. Alex picked us up early in the morning to avoid the crowds and boy was it the right decision. We had most places to ourselves and no crowds in our photos. The tour was phenomenal, one of the best I’ve ever been on. Alex was very friendly, personable and knowledgeable and he even brought us heavy winter jackets as we didn’t anticipate it to be zero Celsius at the peak in August. I can’t wait to come back and do the other side of Dolomite’s with Alex.
Dear Michelle! We had a wonderful day together, and I'm really happy you enjoyed the tour. I look forward to seeing you again in the future to discover the Eastern Dolomites! Hugs! Tour Leader & Owner ItalyDolomites by AS SERVIZI – Alessandro (Alex) Scacchetti
Alex is a fantastic guide. He is very kind and answered all of our questions about the Dolomites. It was so peaceful because the season closed the day before our tour! Alex explains a lot of information about the beautiful mountains. I highly recommend taking the tour, it is absolutely gorgeous with a great person leading it.
Bonnieee, THANK YOU ! We had a wonderful day together and I'm glad you enjoyed the tour... I look forward to seeing you in the future for the Eastern Dolomites! Best Regards, Tour Leader & Owner ItalyDolomites by AS SERVIZI – Alessandro (Alex) Scacchetti
Alessandro is a superb guide, great connoisseur of the area and very friendly. We recommend it without hesitation.
Dear Leonidas, it was a great pleasure to spend the last day of 2024 with you:-) Thank you for everything, you are a beautiful family and I wish you a wonderful new year! A hug! Tour Leader & Owner ItalyDolomites by AS SERVIZI – Alessandro (Alex) Scacchetti
Alex made our visit to the Dolomites more than an amazing memory. Beginning with his fun personal connection and conversation- to his great knowledge of the towns, villages and destinations. He made each stop special with helpful tips and advice- especially at the Sass Pordoi - where we took the cable car up the mountain- it was very cloudy but moving- he suggested to sit down for lunch immediately- we did, and 15 minutes later it began to rain, it was soon packed in the restaurant- we finished lunch and it cleared up giving us great vista views and nice hiking. I am sure there are other guides, and tours… I would tell you to choose this one and skip any others - he is well worth it!
What a great review, thank you!!! It's always a pleasure to be on tour with nice people like you:-) Best Regards, Tour Leader & Owner ItalyDolomites by AS SERVIZI – Alessandro (Alex) Scacchetti
Greeted by our guide Alessandro (Alex) with a wide smile and contagious positive personality. What a great start. As we drive out of Bolzano Alex explained to us the days agenda. About an hour in we stopped by a small lake we walked around. Perfect stretch of the legs with beautiful vista of the Dolomites. We proceeded up 27 switchbacks to a gondola. Understanding these are very thin roads…Alex deftly handled the driving keeping us all confident and comfortable. Once up the gondola we did short hikes with unbelievable gorgeous views! We came back on a gorgeous road and it was an amazing day!! The star of the show was Alex. He was funny, informative, and super accommodating. When he drove away I realized I was going to miss him!! Highly recommended!!!
Thank you for your kind words:-) We spent a beautiful day together and I am really happy that you enjoyed the tour.... I look forward to seeing you in the future for the Eastern Dolomites! A hug and a big CIAO from Bolzano/Dolomites! Tour Leader & Owner ItalyDolomites by AS SERVIZI – Alessandro (Alex) Scacchetti
Very nice city, with a contact with a pretty lush nature, compared to other cities in Europe. Actually a piece of German in Italy.
Excelente descrição, obrigado!
