{"id":168772,"date":"2025-05-18T12:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T12:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smilingway.cz\/passo-pordoi-and-the-marmolada-the-most-beautiful-places-in-the-dolomites\/"},"modified":"2024-05-19T14:48:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-19T14:48:45","slug":"passo-pordoi-dolomites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smilingway.cz\/en\/passo-pordoi-dolomites\/","title":{"rendered":"Passo Pordoi and Marmolada: The most beautiful places in the Dolomites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On our trip to the Dolomites, we hadn’t planned to visit the Passo Pordoi mountain pass at all. On our list were the most famous places, such as Tre Cime<\/a> or the alpine lake Lago di Braies<\/a>. But as it happens, Passo Pordoi completely enchanted us in the end. Here’s everything you need to know before visiting – how to get there, parking at Passo Pordoi, hiking routes in the area and other handy tips. <\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Interesting facts about Passo Pordoi<\/a>
  2. When to visit Passo Pordoi?<\/a>
  3. Parking in Passo Pordoi<\/a>
  4. Hiking routes and excursions in the surroundings of Passo Pordoi<\/a>
  5. Where to stay near Passo Pordoi?<\/a>
  6. Passo Pordoi in the Dolomites on the map<\/a>
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    Mountain passes in Italy are one of the best things. They are usually completely free, well-maintained, with restaurants and plenty of things to do in the surrounding area. Whichever pass you choose, you can easily spend the whole day here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Today we will focus on Passo Pordoi, near which the highest peak of the Dolomites and other attractions are located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Interesting facts about Passo Pordoi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Passo Pordoi, also known as the Pordoi Saddle, lies at an altitude of 2,239 m and is the second highest mountain pass in Italy.<\/strong> The first is the famous Passo dello Stelvio with 48 turns and an altitude of 2,758 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Passo Pordoi connects the towns of Canazei and Arabba and forms the border between the districts of Trento and Belluno. It is nestled between the Sella and Marmolada mountain groups, two major peaks in the Dolomites that guarantee fantastic views. It is also often included in the route of the famous Giro d’Italia cycling race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The pass has an important historical position, especially during the First World War, when some key battles between Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops took place here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Aparthotel Sellaronda<\/h5><\/div>

    Equipped apartments at a great price<\/p>

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    Hotel Portavescovo<\/h5><\/div>

    3* hotel with swimming pool and half board<\/p>

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    When to visit Passo Pordoi? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The best time to visit and hike in Passo Pordoi is late May-June and September-October.<\/strong> July and August are the peak months for tourists and the car parks can be crowded. But if you go early in the morning, you can avoid the crowded cable car and enjoy the views without the crowds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The cable car to Sass Pordoi reopens after the winter season in mid-May, when it is least crowded. On the other hand, there may still be plenty of snow. For hiking and clear views with lush green landscapes and flowers, it is better to visit Passo Pordoi in June or, conversely, in autumn when the views are at their most constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Parking in Passo Pordoi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Parking in Passo Pordoi is chargeable – \u20ac1.5 per hour, maximum \u20ac7 per day. For the period 21:00-07:00 a flat rate of \u20ac 15 per night applies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In addition to the parking lot at the highest point of the pass, you can also park along the road, where there are smaller parking areas here and there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Hiking routes and excursions in the surroundings of Passo Pordoi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Most visitors just drive through Passo Pordoi, which is a great pity. There are hiking trails of varying difficulty and a cable car with spectacular views. Below you will find some of our tips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Note: Hiking routes are calculated in the direction of there, unless otherwise stated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Cable car to Sass Pordoi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Right at the highest point of the Passo Pordoi, the Sass Pordoi cable car takes you to an altitude of 2,950 metres in no time.<\/strong> In summer, queues can form at the cable car – for this reason, it’s better to arrive right at opening time, when you can enjoy a quieter ride in the gondola and not have to squeeze in with lots of other tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The opening hours of the cable car to Sass Pordoi in 2024 are as follows: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n