23/08/2026
8 Days in the Alps โ Overview
We went back on the road with our returning client from the US.
This time, from Venice and Lake Garda into the Dolomites and Slovenian Alps.
A perfect scenic summer route! ๐
We started in Venice with gelato and long walks before Strada del Ponale and a swim in Lake Garda. Onto the Dolomites! Passo Pordoi and the towering Piz Boรจ as our first stop. Then a short stop in Cortina dโAmpezzo and the stunning, quieter side of Tre Cime, via the Torre dei Scarperi trail.
On route to Slovenia, a walk along Laghi di Fusine, then refreshing Lake Bled.
Finally, the Koลกuta Ridge with mountain hut overnight, and a hike along the natural border between Italy and Austria.
The days were full, but there was never a need to hurry.
We could take a longer lunch, stop for a view (occasional nap), spend a few hours on a trail and then simply see where the day took us.
And yes, the longer hiking routes are still the best way to get away from the crowds. Well worth the walk!
We blended in a bit of everything we like about summer: mountains, lakes, scenic drives, good food, gelato and plenty of time outside!
And that's exactly why we love doing private tours, your days simply unfold as you go.
๐ฎ๐น Italy โ ๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia โ ๐ฆ๐น Austria
