When your toddler is too heavy to carry on your back for a hike, what do you do? You put them on a bike seat! If you are in Cortina or in the Italian Dolomites, going from Cortina to Calalzo by bike with your toddler is a great way to spend a day. On this…
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Cortina-Dobbiaco by bike, an easy and fun day in Cortina
Whether you are a cycling enthusiast or not, you should definitely consider cycling from Cortina to Dobbiaco as a wonderful way of spending a beautiful day in the Dolomites. The 30-km-long bike path from Cortina to Dobbiaco is an easy cycling experience in the Italian Dolomites. You get to enjoy the peaceful woods, the scenic…
Lake Alleghe, an easy and scenic walk in the Dolomites
If you are looking for a day trip from Cortina to a nearby town with wonderful alpine scenery, definitely consider Alleghe and the walk around Lake Alleghe. During this very easy hike around the alpine lake, starting and ending at the picturesque town of Alleghe, you will enjoy gorgeous views of the surrounding peaks, including…
Alpe di Sennes circuit, a panoramic hike from Cortina
Among all the hikes in Cortina, the Alpe di Sennes circuit is certainly one that shows all the different, stunning landscapes of the Dolomites, while being accessible even to couch potatoes like me. From green pastures resounding with cowbells, to moon-like peaks with pink cues, you can really appreciate the beauty of the Dolomites of…
Hike to Lake Pianozes, a hidden gem in Cortina d’Ampezzo
The hike from Cortina city centre to Lake Pianozes has it all: wonderful views of the Italian Dolomites, a pretty little lake surrounded by lush forest, and very little elevation gain. We went on this hike with a stroller for our 4-month-old baby and managed quite easily; we also went again with our Stokke baby…
The easiest family hike in Cortina with a stroller: the Old Railway
The Old Railway “Passeggiata” is the easiest hike for families with children in Cortina d’Ampezzo: fresh air, stunning views of the Dolomites, and very little effort. Without a doubt, the Former Railway Track is the easiest and best hike with a stroller in the Dolomites – even a city stroller with small wheels! If you’re…
Why we went to Lago di Valparola instead of hiking Lagazuoi
If you are here, there’s a strong chance you consider the Lagazuoi trails too hard for you. Or, perhaps, you are looking for something to do instead of hiking Lagazuoi. Perfect! The picturesque Lago di Valparola is just around the corner. During our summer adventure, we figured out last-minute what to do instead of going…
10 practical hiking tips for beginners and couch potatoes
Welcome, beginner hiker! As couch potatoes ourselves, we want to reassure you: hiking is easy and fun, you can do it at your own pace, and it can be a cheap outdoors activity. Our hiking tips for beginners will help you prepare for easy and successful hikes: you will enjoy the peaceful nature and its…
Pian de ra Spines, an easy and beautiful walk in Cortina
The hike at Pian de ra Spines in Cortina d’Ampezzo is very easy and relaxing, perfect for families with children or elderly people. Among the easy hikes in Cortina, this one definitely takes you closer to nature. It is probably one of the easiest walks in the Dolomites. The combination of cool forest and open…
The easiest of Zakopane hikes: beautiful Hala Kondratowa valley and hut
We’re happy to present the easiest of Zakopane hikes, with just a bit of physical effort, and a lot of rewarding views: the hike to Schronisko PTTK Hala Kondratowa hut. Zakopane is one of the prettiest mountain villages in Poland, possibly in Europe. Even though you usually travel to cities (like us) and even though…