Here’s the itinerary for my week long trip to the Dolomites.
Day 1: Arrive in the Dolomites
What I did:
Where I stayed: Hotel Gasthof Weiherbad
- Free private parking
- Free breakfast
- Close to Lago di Braies which I was visiting the next morning
Day 2: Eastern Dolomites
What I did:
- Hiked around Lago di Braies
- Hiked around Lago di Dobbiaco
- Photo stop at Lago di Landro (Durrensee)
- Hiked to and around Lago Ghedina
- Hiked to Croda da Lago
Where I stayed: B&B Hotel Passo Tre Croci Cortina
- Free private parking
- Free private breakfast & dinner
Day 3: Eastern Dolomites
What I did:
- Tre Cime di Lavaredo Hike
- Rifugio Auronzo – Cadini di Misurina Hike
- Lagazuoi to Passo Falzarego Hike
Where I stayed: B&B Hotel Passo Tre Croci Cortina
- Same as previous night but booked separately due to itinerary change so I got different room and different meal option as availability had changed
- Free private parking
- Free private breakfast
- Next to trailhead to Lago di Sorapis hike next morning
Day 4: Eastern Dolomites
What I did:
- Passo Tre Croci – Lago di Sorapis – Forcella Marcuoira Hike
- Huts: Averau – Nuvolau – Scoiattoli – Cinque Torri Hike
Where I stayed: Ciasa Iris
- Free private parking
- Free breakfast
- Close to Gardena Pass where I was doing via ferrata next morning
Day 5: Eastern Dolomites to Western Dolomites
What I did:
- Via Ferrada Tridentina with private guide
- Dantercëpies – Forcella Cir – Rifugio Puez – Vallunga Hike
Where I stayed: Hotel Schmuckhof
- Free private parking (space was a little tight and directions given by hotel was a little confusing)
- Free breakfast (very good breakfast)
- Not far from Alpe di Siusi I was visiting next morning
Day 6: Western Dolomites
What I did:
- Alpe di Siusi (Compatsch –> SANON HÜTTE (Malga Sanon) –> Saltria Hike)
- Seceda
- Photo stop at Santa Magdalena Viewpoint
Where I stayed: Hotel Boè Sport and Nature
- Free breakfast (very good breakfast but it didn’t start until 7:30am)
- Free private street parking
- Away from the Dolomites but great if you are already on your way to the airport
Day 7: Leaving the Dolomites (Morning)
What I did:
- Photo stop at Lago di Alleghe
- Hiked to Cadini del Brenton
- Visited Stop Playing sculpture at Forte Maghera
After leaving the Dolomites, I also stayed in UK for a couple of days before flying home.
Day 7: Arrive in Manchester (Afternoon)
What I did:
- Visited Chips Building
Day 8: Manchester to Milton Keynes
What I did:
- Walk around in Manchester
- MediaCityUK & The Quays
- Shamble Square
- Chinatown
- Gay Village
- Walk around in Milton Keynes
- Willen Lake Maze
- The Tree Cathedral
- Milton Keynes Central Library
Day 9: Woburn
What I did:
Day 10: Fly Home
What I did:
- Took train from Milton Keynes to London Euston, then Piccadilly Line to Heathrow Airport.