The Italian Alps and the Dolomites

main gateway for the eastern Dolomites

low cost flights

close to the Brenner pass

small regional airport with seasonal Sky Alps flights, including London Gatwick

good for Trentino

for the Aosta Valley

international gateway for the western Alps

The queen of the Dolomites, Olympic host for alpine skiing, curling and sliding sports in 2026, with chic boutiques and grand views.

Ladin villages such as Corvara, San Cassiano and La Villa, known for fine dining and the Sella Ronda.

Ortisei, Santa Cristina and Selva, famous for wood carving, the Seceda ridge and the Alpe di Siusi.

An elegant Trentino resort in the Brenta Dolomites with a long tradition of royal guests.

A spa town with palm trees and vineyards below the peaks.

Below Mont Blanc in the Aosta Valley, with the Skyway cable car and off piste skiing.

Positions are approximate: the exact address is shared once your stay is confirmed.

Three sheer limestone peaks form the Dolomites' most famous silhouette. A loop trail of about 10 km circles them from the Auronzo hut.

Europe's largest high alpine meadow spreads beneath the Sciliar and Sassolungo. It is ideal for gentle walking and cross country skiing.

A cable car rises to a ridge with jagged views over the Odle peaks. It is one of the most photographed panoramas in the Alps.

An emerald lake under the Croda del Becco with wooden boats for hire. Visiting by car in summer requires a reservation.

Home of Ötzi, the 5,300 year old iceman found in the Alps. The museum tells his story in remarkable detail.

First World War tunnels and trenches high above Cortina. The cable car reaches a terrace with spectacular views.

A rotating cable car rises to Punta Helbronner at about 3,466 metres. On clear days the view includes the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa.

A series of museums devoted to mountaineering, created by climber Reinhold Messner. Corones sits on the summit of Plan de Corones.

A full day ski loop around the Sella massif through four valleys.

Walk between mountain refuges, many serving excellent local food.

Iron cable routes, many from the First World War, open peaks to confident hikers with a guide.

Alta Badia and South Tyrol have a high concentration of Michelin starred restaurants.

The Terme Merano offer thermal pools with mountain views.

See the Tofane slopes and the Cortina Sliding Centre built for the 2026 Games.

A small, colourful lake at the foot of the Latemar.

A turquoise lake reached by a classic hike from Passo Tre Croci.

A serene valley at the foot of the Sexten Dolomites.

Italy's oldest national park, home to ibex and chamois.

A gentle lakeside walk in the Pusteria valley.

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An Austro Italian city with arcades, markets and the Ötzi museum.

Combine mountains and lagoon in a single holiday.

The Tyrolean capital with an imperial old town.

Gardens, thermal baths and promenades.

A Renaissance city with Buonconsiglio Castle.

Late season skiing continues into April at high altitude, while valleys turn green. May is a quiet month as many lifts and hotels close.

From late June the huts and lifts open and hiking is at its best. July and August are busy, so book cable cars and restaurants ahead.

September offers stable weather and fewer crowds, and October brings golden larches. Many lifts close in early October.

The ski season usually runs from early December to Easter, with Christmas and February the busiest weeks. Snow conditions are reliable at altitude.