5 tips to make your Dolomites travel easier

Dolomites are favorite holiday destination for many mountain lovers. In order to fully enjoy your vacation and make the most out of it, we wrote down this few tips to help you with that.

1. Start your day early

Yeah, we know... You are on a holiday and not really willing to wake up before sunrise every day. Dolomites are very visited. You can always find hikes and lakes where it's okay. But some of the most famous spots might be so crowded you will not be able to really enjoy them. With our itineraries you will experience the famous spots as well as hidden gems. It's not always necessary to hurry in the morning. That's why we included this tip only in those places where it's worth waking up early.

2. Park early too

The parking places might be limited in some areas. If you can, come early in the morning or the night before to make sure you get yourself a parking spot. Even if you arrive in the evening just to camp it might be full. Especially when camping on mountain passes such as Passo Falzarego. It's a famous camping spot where many people spend a night. So in general try to park in the morning for hikes and early evening for camping.

3. Book in advance

This tip is only related to the accommodation. The best hotels and places to stay are fully booked weeks, even months in advance. Keep that in mind when traveling during summer months. It will save you tons of troubles. It's especially important when you plan to spend a night on a mountain hut.

4. Be prepared for every weather

Remember you're in the mountains. Even if the forecast says it's gonna be a nice and sunny day, prepare for rain as well. Always pack extra layers of clothes. We started our morning dressed for a cold winter day and ended up hiking in shorts later.

5. Must have apps

We must recommend maps.me offline map. It is very reliable also when it comes to hiking. You will be able to see hiking trails even without any connection. In case you're traveling with a van you will find Park4Night useful. People save and comment on any parking spots that are great for the night or even just for a quick break along the way.