The Journal
The Journal answers the questions that hotel galleries do not.
Which valley fits a first visit? Is Ortisei or Selva the better base? Is the Sellaronda enjoyable for the group, or simply a name everyone feels obliged to complete? Can the Dolomites work without a car?
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Where to stay in the Dolomites
A direct comparison of Cortina, Alta Badia, Val Gardena and Alpe di Siusi.
The best luxury hotels
A selective guide organised by the trip each hotel makes possible.
Three days in Cortina
A first itinerary that leaves enough space for the town and weather.
Corvara, San Cassiano or La Villa
Three Alta Badia bases, three different versions of the same valley.
Ortisei or Selva
Town life and varied gateways versus direct Sellaronda access.
Stay on Alpe di Siusi or below
The plateau gives the view; the villages below give flexibility.
Sellaronda
Timing, direction, pass and the mistakes that turn a beautiful day into a late one.
Dining in the Dolomites
Destination restaurants, hotel tables and rifugi by valley.
Seven days in summer
A one-base itinerary with an optional second valley.
Reaching the Dolomites
Airports and transfers compared by final destination.
Without a car
Where public transport works and where a transfer remains the intelligent choice.
When to go
Winter, summer, autumn and the quiet weeks when much of the infrastructure pauses.
Editorial rhythm
Publish fewer pieces and maintain them. Every practical guide carries a checked date. Seasonal articles should be reviewed before they return to the homepage.