Dolomites: 5 Day Road Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Bolzano → Ortisei

Take a short walk in Bolzano before heading into Val Gardena. Spend the evening exploring Ortisei and local food.

1–1.5 hours driving · Overnight: Ortisei

Day 2: Ortisei

Choose either Seceda or Alpe di Siusi rather than rushing both. Plan an easy walk around lift schedules and weather.

0–1 hours driving · Overnight: Ortisei

Day 3: Ortisei → Corvara

Travel via Gardena Pass if open. Use safe viewpoint areas and choose a short valley walk in Corvara.

1.5–2.5 hours driving · Overnight: Corvara

Day 4: Corvara → Cortina d’Ampezzo

Cross the mountain roads to Cortina and take a short scenic walk if weather permits. Relax in town later.

1.5–2.5 hours driving · Overnight: Cortina d’Ampezzo

Day 5: Cortina d’Ampezzo

Choose the Misurina area or an accessible Tre Cime walk. Verify Tre Cime road access and booking conditions before setting out.

1–2.5 hours driving · Overnight: End of itinerary

Before you drive

Check lift schedules, pass closures and lake parking reservations. This is a summer route and does not include the return from Cortina.

Estimated budget for two

Illustrative October 2026 planning allowances, not live prices or quotes. Two adults, one rental car, a shared mid-range room and 4 nights. Flights, visas, insurance upgrades, deposits and one-way rental fees excluded. Peak season and major activities may exceed these amounts.

• Room per night: 130–220 EUR
• Car per day: 45–85 EUR
• Food for two per day: 60–100 EUR
• Fuel for the trip: 90–150 EUR
• Visits, parking and toll allowance: 120–260 EUR

Total range including 10% reserve: 1381–2437 EUR

Midpoint estimate / per person: 1909 / 954.5 EUR