Dolomites Day Tour from Bolzano: Lake Misurina & Tre Cime views

Drive the Alpine passes and stop where the light is best

This is a full-day driving tour of the Dolomites departing from Bolzano, following the Great Dolomites Road to Cortina d'Ampezzo and beyond. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an English- or Italian-speaking driver and a fully customizable itinerary that adapts to weather, your interests, and how you feel on the day. The tour visits Lake Carezza, Costalunga Pass, the Fassa Valley, Falzarego Pass at 2,150 meters, Lake Misurina with its famous view of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, and Lake Braies before returning to Bolzano.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Falzarego Pass1h
2. Lake Misurina10m

Dolomites highlights from Bolzano

• Depart from Bolzano
• Cross Ega Valley
• Stop at Lake Carezza for walk
• Pass Costalunga Pass and see Grand Hotel Carezza
• Drive through Fassa Valley via Vigo di Fassa and Canazei
• Pass Karerpass mountain pass
• Arrive at Costalunga Pass area again
• Drive 27 hairpin bends to Pordoi Pass
• Optional cable car to Sass Pordoi
• Stop for lunch at Falzarego Pass
• Visit Cortina town center and Basilica Minore
• See Olympic rings in Cortina
• Stop at Lake Landro in Alta Pusteria
• Visit Lake Misurina with Tre Cime view
• Stop at Three Peaks of Lavaredo
• Short stop at Lake Dobbiaco
• Visit Lake Braies near Austrian border
• Return to Bolzano via Pusteria and Isarco Valleys

The experience

Bolzano sits at the gateway to the Dolomites, and this tour takes you east along roads built into the mountains themselves. You cross the Ega Valley between the Catinaccio and Latemar peaks, a route dating to 1894, and stop at Lake Carezza for a walk around its western shore if you want one. The drive then climbs to Costalunga Pass, where the Grand Hotel Carezza still stands from 1893, the first luxury hotel in the Dolomites. From there you drop into the Fassa Valley and pass through Vigo di Fassa and Canazei, arriving beneath the Sella Group's imposing rock faces.

The route continues through 27 hairpin bends to Pordoi Pass at 2,239 meters, then descends to Falzarego Pass at 2,150 meters, where you stop for lunch surrounded by 360-degree panoramic views of the eastern Dolomites. From Cortina d'Ampezzo, the tour reaches Lake Misurina, which frames the Tre Cime di Lavaredo to the north and the Sorapis mountains to the south: the most photographed view in the Dolomites. A short stop at Lake Dobbiaco follows, then the day ends at Lake Braies in the far northeast, just kilometers from the Austrian border, before the return drive through the Pusteria and Isarco valleys back to Bolzano takes about an hour and forty minutes.

The itinerary is fully adaptable: you can stop for photos, short walks, or coffee breaks wherever you choose, and the route adjusts based on weather and how you're feeling. The driver speaks English or Italian, the vehicle is air-conditioned, and bottled water is provided. The tour runs 9 to 11 hours depending on where you linger and which stops you take.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bolzano.
• English- or Italian-speaking driver.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:00

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GroupPrivate

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by GIANNI

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to stop for photos and walks on your own schedule. The driver handles the mountain roads while you decide when to pause, eat, or explore.

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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 is Lake Misurina and why is it the most famous view of the Dolomites?

Lake Misurina sits in the Alta Pusteria region with an unobstructed view of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo to the north and the Sorapis mountains to the south. This combination of turquoise water and soaring peaks is the most photographed image of the Dolomites in the world, and the lake is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the broader Dolomites landscape.

Can I stop for lunch during the tour, and where?

Yes. The tour includes a lunch stop at Falzarego Pass at 2,150 meters, a high-altitude terrace with sweeping panoramic views of the eastern Dolomites where you can enjoy local dishes in a peaceful mountain setting.

How customizable is the itinerary on the day?

The entire route adapts to your interests, the weather, and how you feel. You can stop for photos, short walks, or coffee breaks wherever you like, and the driver will adjust the pace and stops based on conditions and your preferences as the day unfolds.

What is the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and how do I see it on this tour?

The Tre Cime di Lavaredo are three iconic limestone peaks that emerged over 200 million years ago and are one of the most famous symbols of the Dolomites. You see them from Lake Misurina, where they rise dramatically to the north, framed by the lake's turquoise waters.

Is there an option to take the cable car up Sass Pordoi during the tour?

The cable car from Pordoi Pass to Sass Pordoi (2,950 meters) is available as an optional add-on. It operates from late May to late October and from Christmas to Easter. The cost is not included in the tour price.

How long does the return journey to Bolzano take from Lake Braies?

The drive back to Bolzano from Lake Braies takes approximately one hour and forty minutes, traveling through the Pusteria Valley and then the Isarco Valley.