Sass Pordoi is the Terrace of the Dolomites at 2,950 m — a cable car from Passo Pordoi whisks you to the top in just 3 minutes, with panoramic views spanning Marmolada, Tre Cime, and the entire Sella massif. A complete guide with 10 tips: hiking Piz Boè, Sellaronda in summer and winter.

Adolf-Munkel-Weg is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Dolomites, Italy — a 5 km trail beneath the towering vertical walls of the Odle group in Val di Funes. Here's our complete guide with 10 tips: starting from Zanser Alm, route alternatives, photo spots, and where to eat.

Croda da Lago and Lago Federa are a quieter alternative to the crowds at Sorapis — a turquoise lake hidden beneath towering rock spires just 20 minutes from Cortina. The trek from Passo Giau takes 3 hours. A complete guide with 10 tips: Rifugio Palmieri, the iconic jetty photo, alternative routes, and more.

Seceda is the most photogenic ridge walk in the Dolomites, and this year we visited for the first time with our two-year-old — perfect, because the cable car from Ortisei whisks you to the top in 10 minutes without a single step. A guide with 10 tips on how to tackle it with kids, dogs, or neither.

Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) is the largest high-altitude alpine meadow in Europe and our favourite family destination in the Dolomites. We visited with our two-year-old — cable cars, flat trails, and totally pushchair-friendly. A guide with 12 tips, plus watch out for the 9–17 car ban!

Karpacz is the Polish side of the Giant Mountains (Karkonosze) beneath Śnieżka — a striking mix of mountain scenery and fairground "Vegas" vibes. A complete guide with 12 tips: hiking Śnieżka, the Wang Temple, Western City, skiing, and healing thermal baths.