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Misurina, the Pearl of the Dolomites

A stay of hiking and fun

Known as the “Pearl of the Dolomites“, Misurina is a unique alpine destination combining unspoilt nature, views over the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, and a wide range of outdoor activities.

Lake Misurina sits at an altitude of 1,756 metres, overlooked by Hotel Lavaredo and surrounded by the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the Cadini di Misurina, Monte Sorapiss and Monte Cristallo.

From here you can set off on hikes, walks and family activities suited to every fitness level — from an easy stroll by the lake to the more demanding via ferrata routes described below.

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Tre Cime di Lavaredo

The Tre Cime di Lavaredo, symbol of the UNESCO-listed Dolomites, are one of the most popular destinations for guests staying in Misurina.
Without a car: it’s an easy walk from the hotel to the Misurina Genzianella bus stop, the starting point of the Dolomiti Bus shuttle to Rifugio Auronzo, with an intermediate stop at Lake Antorno.

• Typical season: late May – early November
• Typical operating hours: 7:40 am – 7:15 pm, daily
• Day tickets available via the DolomitiBus app, at ticket offices, or on board by contactless payment (cash is not accepted on board)

We recommend always checking current timetables, runs and fares on the official Dolomiti Bus website, in the Timetables and Routes and Fares sections, before you travel.
By car: reaching Rifugio Auronzo by car requires an online parking reservation for the toll road; we recommend booking well ahead, especially in high season.
Rifugio Auronzo is also the starting point of the famous Tre Cime loop hike, a multi-hour circuit suited to hikers with a basic level of fitness, passing Rifugio Lavaredo and Rifugio Locatelli.

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Adventure and relaxation in the heart of the Dolomites

For a more challenging experience, discover two historic via ferrata routes, both starting from Rifugio Auronzo:

• Sentiero delle Scalette, Torre di Toblin (2,617 m) — medium difficulty, around 100 m of equipped route over a total ascent of 390 m, taking 2.5–4.5 hours. Best season: July–October, snow conditions permitting.
• De Luca–Innerkofler via ferrata, Monte Paterno (2,744 m) — medium difficulty, around 450 m of equipped route over an ascent of 800 m, around 4 hours. Best season: June–October.

Both require standard via ferrata gear (harness, helmet, energy-absorbing lanyard) and some experience with exposed terrain; if it’s your first via ferrata, we recommend going with a mountain guide.

After your hike, unwind in the hotel’s wellness area, or relax beside the shores of Lake Misurina.

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Monte Piana: a hike through history and panoramic views

Monte Piana is one of the best-loved hikes from Misurina: it starts at the Genzianella car park, climbing around 600 m over a 12 km round trip, taking roughly 4 hours in total on a well-marked, medium-difficulty route with no technical sections.

Along the way you’ll pass First World War trenches, tunnels and gun emplacements, all the way to the summit plateau, with views over the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and the Cadini di Misurina.

If you’d rather not hike the whole way up, a seasonal jeep shuttle runs in summer to Rifugio Bosi, from where the summit plateau is an easy walk.

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Cycling in Misurina: explore the Dolomites on two wheels

The hotel provides guests with a few bikes free of charge for getting around the village — not suited to hiking or biking excursions — along with dedicated bike storage; trail maps for the area are available on request.

The Auronzo–Misurina cycle path links the two lakes on a fully protected route that never crosses busy roads: the Auronzo–San Marco stretch is flat and family-friendly, while the climb on towards Misurina involves a significant elevation gain and calls for good fitness.

For an easier, family-friendly ride, an alternative reachable by car is the Val Pusteria cycle path, from Carbonin/Dobbiaco all the way to Lienz in Austria: an almost entirely flat or gently downhill route, well signposted, with the option to return by train.

For a bigger challenge, the road climb to Rifugio Auronzo at the Tre Cime — also open to cyclists on the toll road — is a classic for well-trained riders, while the surrounding mountain-bike trails offer routes for every level, from easy to technical.

For those who’d like a mountain bike or e-bike for excursions, rental points are available locally, often with advice on the best route for you.