102 Great Dolomites Drive to Cortina

The king of alpine roads – Following the historic Great Dolomites Road to Cortina and the Three Peaks. Start from Merano/Bolzano and drive into the scenic Val Gardena (Grödnertal). Carving up the switchbacks of the Gardena Pass (Grödnerjoch), enjoy sweeping views of the Sella Group. The route continues through Alta Badia (Corvara, La Villa) and ascends over the Valparola Pass and Falzarego Pass, offering spectacular views toward the Marmolada glacier and the Tofane peaks. From here, wind down into the famous Olympic town of Cortina d’Ampezzo. From Cortina, ascend the Tre Croci Pass to reach the legendary Lake Misurina (Misurinasee), whose clear waters mirror the towering South Faces of the Three Peaks. Heading north past Toblach, drive through the green Puster Valley past Brunico (Bruneck) and the historic town of Bressanone (Brixen). The relaxed return drive follows the Eisack Valley back via Bolzano to Merano.