Tre Cime, Misurina and Cortina: the lakes route

The loop at a glance

From Brixen you drive through the Puster Valley to Dobbiaco (Toblach) and into the Landro valley, past Lago di Dobbiaco and Lago di Landro. At Misurina the toll road to the Tre Cime branches off. The route returns over Passo Tre Croci to Cortina d'Ampezzo and via Cimabanche back to Dobbiaco. From Brixen that's over 200 kilometres – the day package means extra kilometres, two days make it more relaxed.

The route

1. Brixen – Puster Valley – Dobbiaco: East via Bruneck as far as Dobbiaco.
2. Lago di Dobbiaco and Lago di Landro: Lago di Dobbiaco at the entrance to the Landro valley, further south Lago di Landro with views of Monte Cristallo.
3. Misurina (1,754 m): Turn off to Lake Misurina – one of the best-known photo spots in the Dolomites.
4. Tre Cime toll road: Up from Misurina to Rifugio Auronzo, right below the Tre Cime. The road is chargeable; check prices and any access rules on the official website beforehand.
5. Passo Tre Croci (1,805 m) – Cortina: Back to Misurina and over the Tre Croci down to Cortina d'Ampezzo.
6. Cortina – Dobbiaco – Brixen: North via Cimabanche back to Dobbiaco and through the Puster Valley to Brixen.

Tips for the drive

• Get to the toll road early. In summer the car park at Rifugio Auronzo fills up quickly.
• Lago di Braies needs planning. In high summer daytime access requires a reservation – check before you go.
• Stay overnight in Cortina. On the 2-day package it combines well with Falzarego or Giau on day two.
• Plan your kilometres. Extra kilometres cost €3.00 per km – the 2-day package includes 300.

Routes are non-binding recommendations. Please check road conditions, closures and weather before you set off. Permitted area: South Tyrol, Trentino and the province of Belluno.

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