Dolomites Small-group Day Tour: Cortina and Giau Pass from Venice

Highlights

• Cortina d'Ampezzo
• Passo Giau
• Local Flavors

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Azienda Agricola F.lli Talamini de la Tela

   30min

   Your journey into taste begins at the Fratelli Talamini Dairy. Sample and purchase artisanal cheeses crafted from high-altitude milk, capturing the essence of the Alpine pastures.

2. 2

   Lago Mosigo

   20min

   This emerald gem, framed by dense woods and soaring peaks, gained international fame as the primary set for the hit TV series "Un Passo dal Cielo" (One Step from Heaven), beloved across Europe and the US. It’s the perfect spot for "movie-set" photos.

3. 3

   Cortina d'Ampezzo

   1h

   Enjoy a stroll along Corso Italia, exploring historic boutiques and the timeless charm of the "Queen of the Dolomites.

4. 4

   Passo Di Giau

   2h

   We will wind up the scenic hairpin bends to reach Passo Giau (2,236m). Suspended on a natural balcony, you will experience a 360-degree panorama that defies description. From here, the most iconic peaks are at your fingertips: Nuvolau, Averau, Marmolada, Tofane, Cristallo, and the imposing profile of Mount Pelmo. Take your time for a traditional local lunch, savoring the honest flavors and warm hospitality that define the mountain people.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   30min

   The journey continues toward Selva di Cadore and the enchanting Val di Zoldo, where the atmosphere is intimate and the pace of life slows down. From your window, admire the historic Church of Santa Fosca as we head into the "Valley of the Gelato Makers." Did you know this valley is the birthplace of the pioneers who brought artisanal gelato to the world? We will stop at the legendary Gelateria Al Soler in Pecol to enjoy gelato prepared according to traditional recipes since 1988—the sweetest way to conclude your mountain escape before a smooth return to Venice.

Before you go

Location