Route library · Dolomites, Italy

The Dolomites passes loop

Three days from Bolzano over five of the great Dolomite passes, with two nights based in Alta Badia.

3 days · 2 nights · starts in Bolzano, finishes in Bolzano

Best months: May to Nov, when every pass on it is normally open. For: cars and motorcycles.

Open in the plannerPlan it by motorcycle

The planner works out real road distances and daily driving times, adds hotels along the way and lets you change any stop.
DAY 1

Bolzano to Corvara

Up Val di Fassa to Canazei, over the Sella into Val Gardena, then the Gardena down to Corvara.

Passes and roads: Passo Sella · Passo Gardena

Where to stay in Corvara

Day 1 in Google Maps · part 1Day 1 in Google Maps · part 2

DAY 2

Corvara to Corvara

Over the Campolongo to Arabba and the Falzarego down to Cortina for lunch, then the Giau’s hairpins and back to Alta Badia by Colle Santa Lucia.

Passes and roads: Passo Falzarego · Passo Giau

Where to stay in Corvara

Day 2 in Google Maps · part 1Day 2 in Google Maps · part 2

DAY 3

Corvara to Bolzano

Over the Campolongo and the Pordoi to Canazei, then the Costalunga and down the Eggental gorge to Bolzano.

Passes and roads: Passo Pordoi

Day 3 in Google Maps

Before you go

Check each pass is open on the day, and read our travel advice for the rules and kit where you’re going. More routes