Route of the Dolomites 2010. Cortina D'Ampezzo, Misurina.

 

 

We followed the Route of the Dolomites, driving from Sacile, Italy into the heart of the mountains to arrive at Cortina d'Ampezzo. Cities we know. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. This city we know and Milan are hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Cortina D'Ampezzo 

Misurina

San Candido

Sillian

 

Our journey continued through the dramatic landscapes of the Cadore valley, passing through the charming village of San Vito di Cadore, before reaching the "Queen of the Dolomites," Cortina d'Ampezzo. From there, we ascended to the breathtaking shores of Lake Misurina, mirrored by the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Crossing into the Pusteria Valley, we visited the historic streets of San Candido before finally crossing the border into Sillian, Austria, where the jagged Alpine peaks began their subtle shift into the East Tyrolean landscape.

Cortina D'Ampezzo 

Cities we know. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. We followed the Route of the Dolomites, driving from Sacile into the heart of the Dolomites to arrive at Cortina d'Ampezzo. This city we know and Milan are hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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 Misurina and Lake Misurina

Cities we Know. Lake Misurina sits at 1,754 meters in the Dolomites and is known for its air quality and the reflection of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo on its surface. Visitors walk the 2.6 km lakeside path, rent pedal boats to move across the water, or take the Col de Varda chairlift for views of the Sorapiss and Marmarole massifs. The lake serves as a gateway to Lake Antorno and the road leading to the Three Peaks, providing access for photographers, hikers, and those visiting the World War I trenches of Monte Piana. #abuelosmochileros_italy #routeofdolomites

San Candido

The route from Cortina d’Ampezzo to San Candido crosses the Sexten Dolomites, a region that served as a primary front line during the Great War. In San Candido, the Romanesque Collegiate Church stands as a 12th-century monument featuring a distinct defensive layout and a historic 13th-century fresco cycle. The nearby Burg WWI Military Cemetery serves as a burial site for soldiers who fought in the surrounding peaks, where high-altitude warfare was conducted in extreme winter conditions. This transition from the Ampezzo valley into the Val Pusteria marks the historical border between Italian and Austro-Hungarian territories, preserved today through these architectural and military landmarks. 
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 Sillian

We followed the "Route of the Dolomites" and crossed the border into East Tyrol, reaching the Austrian town of Sillian. We visited the Marktplatz (Market Square), where we admired the historical four-columned stone canopy. This pavilion protects the statue of St. John Nepomuk, the patron saint of bridges and guardian against floods, which stands prominently near the Parish Church of Maria Himmelfahrt (the Assumption of Mary). The church, is a stunning example of Late Gothic architecture with a rich Baroque interior. #abuelosmochileros_austria #abuelosmochileros_sillian #RouteOfDolomites.