I am starting to think of our trips for 2026. I am thinking of including the Dolomites as part of itinerary. I am thinking of 4 nights. We are seniors in good shape but not interested in strenuous hikes. Moderate to easy hikes will suit of just fine. My question is what city/town would be a good base for the four nights. I will probably have a car but I understand that local transportation to various sites is very good.
Thanks in advance for your feedback
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OP
Odessa, Fl, USA
63 posts
I am thinking end of August or beginning of September timeframe.
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I recommend staying in one of the three towns in Val Gardena: Ortesei, Santa Cristina or Selva. Ortesei is the busiest of the three options. We enjoyed our stay in Selva this past summer, using the free bus transportation to go up and down the valley to the various lifts. We were walking distance from two lifts. I felt like we were more in the mountains in Selva than the other two towns. Many of the small, family run accommodations require a minimum of 5 nights stay, so if you want more accommodation options, you might want to bump your stay up to 5 nights.
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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
2952 posts
I think Ortisei is ideal. I was just there earlier this month (for the second time)and had a wonderful time. You could get a 3 day lift pass which works on lots of lifts. There are three on Ortisei and two each in St Christina and Selva. Your hotel will give you a free bus pass so you can easily travel among the three villages. A car is not needed. There are endless hiking options from easy to difficult.
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Bay Area, California
1821 posts
I concur that Ortisei is the most convenient. In fact, you can reach 3 cable cars without having to drive and find parking elsewhere. You will travel during peak season and therefore don't underestimate the headaches of driving around to find parking.
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OP
Odessa, Fl, USA
63 posts
Thank you all. Steve
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Forest Grove, OR
12102 posts
If you can time this for early Sept it will be slightly easier to find accommodations. Italian’s flood the area in July and August and set up their lodging up to a year in advance, but by September 1, there is better availability,
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We liked Ortisei (2x)
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Ortisei if you like a circus and loads of Instagramers. The turnstile installation on the Seceda trail says it all.
Don’t follow the crowd. If you have a car, anywhere is good, speaking from experience.
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NYC area
3067 posts
With a car, we prefer the Alta Badia. This is generally Corvara, Colfosco, La Villa, San Cassiano.
We’ve stayed here twice in La Villa and loved it.
This is a nice quiet place in St. Christina, Val Gardena, which is easy by car or bus. We stayed here once.