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The Dolomites

surrounded by huts. the Via Ferratas are more fun than the climbing.

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Region / country: South Tyrol, Italy
Climbing: trad, sport & alpine
Rock: Dolomite limestone
Route length: Multi pitch
Fly into: Venice Marco Polo (VCE)Passenger gatewayAbout 1 hr 40 min drive to Cortina d’Ampezzo town
Airport options & travel notes
Planning estimate to Cortina, one eastern Dolomites base. Choose a gateway for your actual valley; this is not a transfer time to every Dolomites crag. Mountain traffic and seasonal roads can add time.
Airport-to-base route estimate Airport transport to the Dolomites Sources checked 2026-10-02
Bolzano Airport (BZO)Regional alternative · check routesAbout 1 hr 55 min drive to Cortina d’Ampezzo town
Regional flight options vary. The estimate is to Cortina; Bolzano may suit a different Dolomites valley better. Check the current route schedule before choosing this gateway.
Bolzano airport passenger routes BZO-to-Cortina route estimate Sources checked 2026-10-02