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5 days in the dolomites (14-18 June)

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Hi all! My family (husband, 8 month old baby, me) will be driving from Malcescine (Garda) to the Dolomites on 14 June and will have 5 days there, then driving to Venice to catch a flight on the 19th.

Our baby travels well and we would love to eat well and do a bunch of day hikes! (Maybe one overnighter if it's not too late to book a rifugio).

Few questions:
- should we get a car or campervan?
- If a car, where to stay ie Tre cime de lavadero, ortisei, val gardena? Should we base in one location or move halfway through the week?
- what are your favourite hikes and via ferratas? (I can do some alone while my husband stays with bub)

Thanks!!

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How young is your baby? Their organs are not developed enough to handle high altitudes. How will you change him/her while on the hike like the Tre Cime loop trail (my fav hike)?

You need two bases: one in Val Gardena and another near Toblach. Ortisei is in VG. I suggest you book three nights in Ortisei and two nights in Toblach.

The most scenic and fun hikes start in Ortisei in VG.

June is coming up in a few days. You need to book hotels ASAP! Don't rent a camper as driving on windy mountain roads is not easy.

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I agree with Barkinpark. Definitely rent a car and plan on two bases. A great family hike to consider near Toblach is in the valley of Val Fiscalina. You can find details here: https://throneandvine.com/val-fiscalina-fischleintal/. Another nice family hike is around Lago di Dobbiaco, which is also near Toblach. Have a great trip!

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Thank you both so much. I've read that the roads up north are extra wide and campervanning is very common there - is your concern that we may not be comfortable with windy mountain roads?

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For example, the road from Bolzano to VG is narrow and windy, located along the cliff.

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