The main areas you want to live

Looking somewhere to live in dolomites? After several trips in the area, we have put this guide together so that you can help make decisions on your correct basis in this dramatic corner of Italy.

It is no surprise that we are big fans of dolomites.

We have been many times and this blog is written on a large scale about it.

Still even after many trips, we still have to think about long and difficult to live.

There are many incredible places that you need to squeeze.

So it is important to decide what you want to do first, then think where to live.

Our guide for the best places to travel in dolomites can help with it. As our first-time can guide to visit dolomites.

There are two main reasons that most visitors will find themselves in dolomites: some great hiking travel and some great places to see.

Instead of making things highly complicated, we will tell you that by our personal experience, there are two main areas that most visitors would like to live in.

Both these destinations will show you the best dolomites.

But, if you are an experienced supporter, we also recommend being slightly greater than the well -worn path.

Where to live in dolomites?

It can be difficult to work to make yourself the basis for your first visit to dolomites. There are many areas, each is different.

From our personal experience, there are really two main areas that would like to live in most visitors, they are:

• Cortina d'MaypazoAnd
• Valor gardena,

The best increase in these two regions and the best visible places in dolomites are good. We explain more about what each area provides in sections below.

In Valor gardenaThe main cities are Selva, Ortisi and Santa Christina.

They are very close to each other with good transport links. Anyone will create a great basis, especially if you do not want to rent a car.

Cortina d'Maypazo Nearly mixes luxury shopping with some sensational. Transport links are not as good here, so it is better to hire the car.

We have a third recommendation, which is Madonna de CampglioIt is a more remote part of dolomites and one that sees less visitors. This can be what you are seeing if you want to avoid the crowd.

1. Cortina d'Maypazo

Cortina d'Mepezzo suggests our number 1 suggestion that if you are happy to harking and are happy to rent a car, where to stay while visiting dolomites.

Surrounded by some of the most famous peaks, it is chriscross by excellent trails, which provides some of the best hikes anywhere.

It is also good for traveling to sightseeing, with its beautiful turquoise lakes, dramatic mountain drives, and excellent networks of cable cars that take you to an incredible approach.

The city has a lot of facilities where you can pick up the necessary things, shop in the boutiques, and try a wide range of restaurants.

The only real negative side is that it is more expensive than other areas. But, seeing whatever you can do, it is understandable to use as a base.

We have gone to Dolomites for some time and always stayed in Cortina for at least part of the journey. You can read our exact dolomites journey program here.

What to do?

Here is just a quick snapshot that you can do in and around Cortina; For more information, read our guide to go to cortina in dolomites.

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how to get there?

The nearest and most practical international airport to Cortina is Venice Marco Polo AirportFrom Venice, the Cortina Express bus runs from the service to Cortina. If you rent a car, it is on a drive of about 2 hours from the airport.

Another option is INSBROK Airport In Austria, which is a 2-hour 30-minute drive from Cortina.

2. Valor gardena

Val Gardena is the best place to stay in dolomites if you do not want to rent a car and are willing to catch those Instagram photos without walking far away.

Val Gardena is surrounded by the most diverse scenes of some dolomites. An excellent cable car network takes you to enhance pinnacles, sweeping Alpine Meadows and Rustic huts.

And unlike Cortina, many best photo spots are very close to upper cable car stations.

This is the main reason that we feel that Val Gardena is a great option. You can see amazing views here without the need to grow far away.

One of the large sales points of Val Gardena is its comprehensive public transport system and cable car network. So you can easily travel without a car, which is not true for other parts of dolomites.

What to do?

There is a quick observation here what you can do in Val Gardena, we have a lot of details in the Guide of Val Gardena.

• Second ridgelin
• Alpi Di Siosi
• Gardena pass
• Sela pass
• Sasolungo
• Val de fans
• Peuz Odal Altopiano
• Mother -in -law pordoi
• Colonel Rodella

how to get there?

The nearest and most practical airport to most people visiting Selva is INSBROK Airport In Austria, which is 115 km away (about 1 hour, 45 minutes drive).

Other options are Verona Airport, Which is about 2 hours away from the car.

where to stay?

Val Gardena has three main cities:

• Selva -Seelva is located on the slope and is a good village -like feeL which feels close to the mountains. If you plan to hire the car, it is a good base, as it has easy access to Paso Sela and Paso Gardena.
• Santa christina – It is the smallest village in Val Gardena. It is away from the main road, so it is much less tourism than the other two, but the evening has less options.
• Ortisi-Ertisi is the largest in three cities. It has the most features and best cable car connections, which is the most convenient place to live overall.

Selva de Val Gardena

Selva de Val Gardena is the highest village in the 5,128 feet valley. It is a beautiful place with good features and some great restaurants.

The village has two excellent cable cars. One reaches Campioni and Sasolungo Massif, while the other climbs Paso gardenaHiking from these two places is excellent.

• The apartment boo is a panoramic view of the valley from its self-kneading apartments in the city center.
• Smart Hotel Saslong is a clean modern property located near the city center with a self-service bar and an excellent breakfast.
• B&B Marina is a clean, functional B&B. Some rooms have kitchen facilities that make it a great option for families.

Ortisi

The Ortisi is only 8 kilometers from Selva. It is the largest city in Val Gardena with a vibrant pedestrian area, good nightlife, a lot of features and more options for housing.

But the real advantage of living here is that you can get a cable car in some of the best approaches in dolomites from the city center. You do not even have to walk far away.

Seykida, Rescisa, and Alp D Cyosi approaches are only a short distance from the upper cable car stations. Creating the most convenient place to reach the most photographed sites in dolomites.

• The residence Larsunei is a family powered by a family in the center of the Ortisi with a fully equipped kitchen. The ski slope is 600 meters away.
• Aquila Dolomites Residence is at a great place in the center of the city, about 180 meters from the nearest ski lift.
• Hotel Garni Snowltnerhoff is a family -powered guesthouse with a traditional restaurant. This is very convenient for bus stops for Selva.

Santa christina

Santa Christina is the smallest village in Val Gardena. It sits between Ortisy and Selva, so it is convenient to get one of them by bus.

Cable cars go up on either side of the valley from Santa Christina. Col Raiser and Fermeda Chairlift brings you closer Seikida approachCampione and Monte Pana Cable Cars take you on excellent hiking around Sasolungo Massif.

The main road bypasses Santa Christina, so it is a good option if you are looking for a calm.

• The apartment boo is a panoramic view of the valley from its self-kneading apartments in the city center.
• Smart Hotel Saslong is a clean modern property located near the city center with a self-service bar and excellent breakfast.
• B&B Marina is a clean functional B&B. Some rooms have kitchen facilities that make it a great option for families.

3. Madonna de Campiglio

Madonna is a slightly different recommendation from the previous one. It is a more remote part of dolomites, and it is a great option if you want to avoid the crowd and find out a different side of the Alps.

Madonna de Campiglio Branta is in Dolomites. There are some magnificent hikes here, some of which are our favorite. You can find them in our dolomites hiking guides.

We love this part of dolomites, but it is an area that we will only recommend to live after detecting some more popular areas given above.

But, if you want to get away from all among the dramatic rocky scenes, then Madonna can be a good option.

If you think it is for you, then you are for a treatment. The city is a fairy-tale village in the mountains 1500 meters high. High ends are boutique hotels, magnificent spa resorts and world class restaurants.

What to do?

• Ski on 156 km pistol
• Snowball
• Church of Santa Maria Antika
• Athabaska dogsed school

how to get there?

Madonna de Campiglio is the nearest practical airport Verona AirportWhich is 165 km away. Other options are Milan Malpensa260 km away, and Venice290 km away.

As you can see, there is a proper distance from the major airports of the Madonna region. You will be watching the driving time after 2.5 hours to 3.5 hours after your flight. If you fly later during the day, keep in mind.

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