Bolzano Day Tour: Dolomites Peaks, Funes Valley Viewpoints

Two iconic Dolomites viewpoints in one day. You pick which one defines your morning

A full-day guided tour from Bolzano through the Dolomites with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, and a choice between Mount Seceda (the dramatic ridge at 2,520 metres) or Alpe di Siusi (Europe's largest high-altitude meadow). The itinerary includes the two churches of Funes Valley (Santa Maddalena and San Giovanni in Ranui), and time in the alpine village of Ortisei. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and includes bottled water and air-conditioned transport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Dolomites viewpoints and villages

• Visit Funes Valley churches
• Walk to Santa Maddalena bench
• Explore Mount Seceda panorama
• Stroll in Ortisei village
• Enjoy Alpe di Siusi at golden hour

The experience

You're picked up from your Bolzano hotel and driven into Val Gardena, where the Odle peaks dominate the landscape. The tour splits into two paths here: Mount Seceda takes you up to the highest panoramic point in the valley at 2,520 metres, where the ridge itself becomes the photograph. Razor-sharp stone rising like a cathedral. Alpe di Siusi, the alternative, spreads across Europe's largest high-altitude meadow, soft rolling hills dotted with wooden huts and the glowing Sassolungo peak. Both are world-famous for sunrise and golden-hour light. You choose which one matches your vision before you book.

From whichever peak you select, the route descends into Funes Valley, where two small churches sit in postcard positions against the same Odle range seen from the opposite side. You'll see San Giovanni in Ranui first from a panoramic terrace, then walk about 25 minutes to the bench at Santa Maddalena: the exact spot where the famous photograph is taken. The contrast between the two valleys shows how the same mountains transform depending on where you stand.

Ortisei, the charming alpine village, closes the day. It's a place to wander through boutique shops and cafés, and to see the wooden sculptures and carvings that have defined Val Gardena craftsmanship for generations. The guide speaks English throughout, and the vehicle is air-conditioned with WiFi on board. Bottled water is provided. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't need a car to reach these high viewpoints.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Bolzano.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi.
• bottled water throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by GIANNI

Is this one for you?The tour departs from your Bolzano hotel, so you skip arranging transport to the high valleys and peaks. Pick Mount Seceda if dramatic ridge photography and sunrise light matter most, or Alpe di Siusi if you want the soft meadow landscapes and golden-hour glow: either way, you see both valleys and both churches in a single day.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between Mount Seceda and Alpe di Siusi on this tour?

Mount Seceda is the dramatic razor-sharp ridge at 2,520 metres with stone peaks rising like cathedrals: one of the Dolomites' most photographed sunrise spots. Alpe di Siusi is Europe's largest high-altitude meadow with soft rolling hills, wooden huts, and the glowing Sassolungo peak, better for golden-hour and landscape photography. You choose which one is your main highlight when you book.

How long is the walk to the Santa Maddalena church bench in Funes Valley?

The walk from the panoramic terrace at San Giovanni in Ranui to the bench at Santa Maddalena takes about 25 minutes. This is where the famous postcard image of the church is taken, with the Odle peaks behind it.

Does the tour include cable car tickets to reach Seceda or Alpe di Siusi?

Cable car access to your chosen viewpoint is not included in the tour price and is arranged separately at checkout, depending on which option you select. The guide will direct you to the lifts once you arrive at the base.

What's included in the 8 to 10 hour tour from Bolzano?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide for the full day, air-conditioned transport, WiFi on board, and bottled water are all included. Meals are not included, so plan to eat in Ortisei or bring your own.

Is this tour suitable if I don't have a rental car?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't need a car. The guide handles all transport between Bolzano, the valleys, and the villages, and directs you to the cable car stations for the peaks.