In Italy’s northern Veneto region, the Belluno Dolomites welcome hikers and cyclists.
Challenging trails and vie ferrate
The area has over 200 kilometres of well-marked trails, relaxing walking paths, challenging trails and via ferrate. Then there is the famous Tre Cime tour, from Misurina up to the Malga Maraia which has wonderful views of the Marmarole and Cadini di Misurina.
Cable cars and chairlifts
From Taiarezze, in Auronzo, a cable car takes you to the Monte Agudo refuge, at an altitude of 1,573 metres. The refuge is the starting point for the walk to the Pian dei Buoi plateau, at an altitude of about 1,750 metres. Another panoramic walk is the one that connects the Col de Varda Refuge, which can be reached by chairlift, to the Città di Carpi Refuge.
Some important precautions
The Consorzio Turistico Tre Cime Dolomiti recommends experiencing the mountains in safety and with common sense, respecting the territory and bearing in mind some important precautions. It is good practice, before and during an excursion, to check the weather conditions. If there is a threat of bad weather the Consortium suggests descending immediately. If you find yourself unable to continue, the advice is to find shelter and crouch down with your feet together, insulating yourself from the ground with your rucksack or dry branches. 
Consorzio Tre Cime ph credits Nicola Bombassei
Always bring the right equipment
It is also essential to have the right equipment: a waterproof jacket, water and snacks, a first aid kit, a power bank, an offline GPS app and of course suitable boots. Ideally, you should then share the route with other people, or at least let someone tell you the route you intend to take.
Consorzio Tre Cime
High-altitude cycle paths
The Tre Cime cycle path, one of the most suggestive in the Dolomites, links Lake Auronzo to Lake Misurina on a 30-kilometre route through the woods and clearings of Pra Longo, Somadida and Valbona. There is also a 7-km-long circular route that allows you to cycle along the Misurina and Antorno lakes, starting from the Col De Varda ski lifts. With an altitude difference of just over 170 metres, this route is easy and suitable for everyone.
