The Dolomites are on my list, so that’s what I would pick (although I’ve done the other two and both are GORGEOUS). You might also consider Patagonia, too! The W and O trails are multi-day hikes near Torres del Paine that people love (haven’t personally done those yet). We loved Laguna de los Tres from El Chalten (12 miles) - a gorgeous day hike up to a glacial lake below Mount Fitz Roy.
Fly into Venice (Marco Polo Airport). Hire a car, I suggest you book this in advance, and drive north to Cortina in the Dolomites. The trip is fairly straightforward increasingly delightful and takes about 2 to 3 hours. With Cortina as a base you’re in a position to do many wonderful day hikes you can of course also do hut to hut trips giving you multi day hikes. If you have a reasonable head for heights, you should definitely try doing a via ferrata, you end up in insanely exposed positions with wonderful photo possibilities; you’ll need a guide for this. You should also check out the remaining fortification lines that separated the Italian and Austrian troops in the First World War. The campaign was completely bonkers but it was fought by very brave and tough men in truly beautiful surroundings
When you’ve had enough grab a very early breakfast and leave immediately afterwards and drive back down to Marco Polo Airport. Dump the hire car and walk down to the quay where you can get a vaporetto that will take you across the lagoon and land you directly at Saint Mark Square in Venice. The trip is lovely and it’s a very stylish way to end up in Venice. Spend the rest of the day wandering around Venice sightseeing, shopping, eating drinking. Then take a vaporetto back to the airport and fly out in the evening. If you get your timing right, you should be going back across the lagoon at about sunset; truly magical.
I love the Dolomites- plan for early or mid June because the crowds are already packed. Great weather, less(er) people, wildflowers in bloom, sleep in a mountain hutte! (we did one in Tre Cime and it was so cool), and visit a local winery ;) already planning my return trip next year :)
The brand thing wouldn’t convince me to stay there especially - but it’s interesting!
Are Salomons comfy? I’ve been resisting…
You mean it would dissuade you from staying there? I can see that too!
I have to report... they are... 🫠
I think because it’s a bit gimmicky maybe? Or I assume it’d be full of influencers (not like you, I’d be thrilled to be at the same hotel as you! 😂)
The Dolomites are on my list, so that’s what I would pick (although I’ve done the other two and both are GORGEOUS). You might also consider Patagonia, too! The W and O trails are multi-day hikes near Torres del Paine that people love (haven’t personally done those yet). We loved Laguna de los Tres from El Chalten (12 miles) - a gorgeous day hike up to a glacial lake below Mount Fitz Roy.
Ooh great intel!
I highly recommend the Italian Dolomites.
Here’s a summary of a trip I did many years ago.
Fly into Venice (Marco Polo Airport). Hire a car, I suggest you book this in advance, and drive north to Cortina in the Dolomites. The trip is fairly straightforward increasingly delightful and takes about 2 to 3 hours. With Cortina as a base you’re in a position to do many wonderful day hikes you can of course also do hut to hut trips giving you multi day hikes. If you have a reasonable head for heights, you should definitely try doing a via ferrata, you end up in insanely exposed positions with wonderful photo possibilities; you’ll need a guide for this. You should also check out the remaining fortification lines that separated the Italian and Austrian troops in the First World War. The campaign was completely bonkers but it was fought by very brave and tough men in truly beautiful surroundings
When you’ve had enough grab a very early breakfast and leave immediately afterwards and drive back down to Marco Polo Airport. Dump the hire car and walk down to the quay where you can get a vaporetto that will take you across the lagoon and land you directly at Saint Mark Square in Venice. The trip is lovely and it’s a very stylish way to end up in Venice. Spend the rest of the day wandering around Venice sightseeing, shopping, eating drinking. Then take a vaporetto back to the airport and fly out in the evening. If you get your timing right, you should be going back across the lagoon at about sunset; truly magical.
All sorts of variations are possible.
This is amazing, thank you!!
I love the Dolomites- plan for early or mid June because the crowds are already packed. Great weather, less(er) people, wildflowers in bloom, sleep in a mountain hutte! (we did one in Tre Cime and it was so cool), and visit a local winery ;) already planning my return trip next year :)