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This is a very spectacular tour where you will enjoy breathtaking views over the Dolomites during the whole trip! In fact, this scenic tour, passing near the Italian - Austrian border, will lead you to Seiser Alm, Alpe di Siusi in Italian, located in the Dolomites of South Tyrol, where you can explore the largest Alpine highland in Europe: a magnificent tableland dominated by the Schlern, Massiccio dello Sciliar in Italia, and the Rosengarten Group. Thanks to this special natural position, Alpe di Siusi is a real tourist paradise in the Trentino Alto Adige region, South Tirol, an enchanting place where to enjoy wonderful views of the Dolomites.

You can start out from Bolzano, where you can get easily from all directions. After leaving, you will pass by Völs, a nice village dominated by the beautiful Castel Presule built during Medieval times. The next stop is the hamlet of San Costantino, a group of mountain houses surrounded by green meadows and featuring a Baroque-style church. Then, it is time to stop for a quick visit to Seis am Schlern, Siusi allo Sciliar in Italian, the small village that gives its name to the largest Alp plateau in Europe: Seiser Alm (Alpe di Siusi). Along the tour, on your right side, you can enjoy the magnificent view over Monte Pez, the highest peak of the Schlern.

The beautiful town of Castelrotto is just a few kilometers away, welcoming lots of tourists during both the winter and the summer seasons. Then you will follow the route that leads you to Ortisei first, then to Santa Cristina in Val Gardena and Selva di Val Gardena: three enchanting towns where you can spend a little bit more time choosing some souvenirs from their wood sculptures and strolling along the beautiful pedestrian areas with lots of shops and many typical restaurants.