🏔️ Dolomites Campervan Adventure

Day 1 · Tuesday

Milan → Klausen (Chiusa)

April 30 · Pick-up at 12:00 PM · Drive 2h 45min

🏕️ Tonight's Campsite

Your Base

Ansitz Gamp Camper Stop — Klausen (Chiusa), South Tyrol

✅ Open Year-Round ⏱ Arrive ~3:15 PM 📍 Isarco Valley

A medieval castle looms dramatically on a rocky cliff directly above your campervan. Set in the beautiful Isarco Valley, Klausen is one of Italy's most charming historic towns — narrow frescoed lanes and the Sabiona Monastery perched high above. The perfect first taste of authentic South Tyrol.

Facilities: Electricity (6A), fresh water & sewage, SAT-TV, free WiFi, disposal station. Up to 10m motorhomes. Note: no sanitary block — book a comfort pitch at the main campground if showers needed.

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🥾 Afternoon Activities in Klausen

Option A · Easy Walk

Explore Klausen Old Town

Stroll through the medieval centre of Klausen. Narrow lanes, frescoed facades, artisan shops and the dramatic Sabiona Monastery silhouette above. Perfect leg-stretch after the drive.

Option B · Hike 45 min

Sabiona Monastery Trail

Easy uphill walk from town to the Sabiona Monastery perched on the cliff. Breathtaking panoramic views over the Isarco Valley. Suitable for all fitness levels.

Option C · Relax

Settle In & Enjoy the View

It's Day 1 — park up, have a coffee looking at the castle above, and take a short stroll. Save energy for the big days ahead.

🍽️ Dinner in Klausen

Restaurant at Ansitz Gamp

⭐ On-site · South Tyrolean cuisine

The campsite's own restaurant. Traditional Tyrolean dishes, local wines. Easiest option after a long drive day.

Ristorante Turm

⭐ 4.4/5 · Historic town centre

Charming restaurant in the heart of the old town. South Tyrolean classics: Knödel, Speck, Schlutzkrapfen.

Local Pizzeria, Klausen

🍕 Casual option

If you just want something simple and relaxed after the drive — Klausen has a couple of good pizzerias in the old town.

🗺️ Today's Drive: Milan → Klausen

Departure: 12:00 PM from Roadsurfer Milan Office

Route: Milan → A4 → Brescia → A22 Brenner motorway → Klausen exit

Drive Time: 2h 45min · 240 km

Arrival: ~3:15 PM at Ansitz Gamp

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Day 2 · Wednesday

Klausen → Val Gardena & Alpe di Siusi

May 1 (Labour Day) · Drive 1h · Full day in the mountains

🏕️ Tonight's Campsite — 3 Options

⚠️ May 1st is Italian Labour Day — a national public holiday! Campsites in this area fill up very fast. Book Option 1 or 3 well in advance, or plan to arrive early for Option 2 (no reservation needed).

🥇 Best Views

Camping Seiser Alm — Castelrotto, South Tyrol

✅ Opens May 1st 📍 Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park

The most spectacular campsite in the area — set inside the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park with breathtaking direct views of the iconic Sciliar/Schlern massif. Every evening you see the famous Dolomite 'Enrosadira' red glow from your pitch. Saltwater pool, shop, and restaurant on site.

Facilities: Comfort pitches with electricity (16A), water/wastewater, TV, gas, free WiFi. Private bathrooms available as add-on.

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🥈 No Booking Needed

Camping Colfosco — Corvara, Alta Badia (1645m)

✅ Open Year-Round 🎲 First Come, First Served

A wild, unspoiled campsite at 1645m in the heart of Alta Badia — surrounded by the most dramatic Dolomite rock walls on all sides. The views of the Sella Group and Sassongher are extraordinary. Perfect backup if Option 1 is full. Arrive before early afternoon to secure a spot.

Note: If choosing Colfosco, your morning drive from Klausen goes via Bolzano → Bressanone → Badia Valley → Corvara (1h 20min, 80 km). Different direction from Val Gardena.

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🥉 Well-Equipped

Camping Alpe di Siusi — Siusi allo Sciliar

✅ Opens May 1st 📍 Val Gardena area

Well-organised campsite with stunning views of the Sciliar massif. Perfect base for Alpe di Siusi, Seceda, and Val di Funes. Good facilities and restaurant on site.

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🥾 Day Activities — Val Gardena & Alpe di Siusi

Option A · Scenic Walk

Alpe di Siusi Plateau — Compaccio

Drive to Compaccio on Europe's largest alpine pasture. Walk the easy lower plateau paths for immense views of the meadows with the Sassolungo and Sciliar peaks towering above. Wildflowers in bloom in early May.

Option B · Valley Walk

Val di Funes — Giesler Alm & Santa Maddalena

Drive to Val di Funes and walk the Santa Maddalena Panorama Trail for the iconic postcard view — the little church with the jagged Giesler Alm peaks behind. One of the most photographed views in the Dolomites.

Option C · Village Stroll

Ortisei & Seceda Valley View

Explore the charming Ladin village of Ortisei. Walk the valley floor for stunning views up to the Seceda ridgeline above. Note: cable car is closed in May.

Bad Weather · Indoor

Museum Gherdëina, Ortisei

Excellent local museum in Ortisei covering the history, art, and culture of the Ladin people of Val Gardena. Perfect rainy day option.

🍽️ Dinner in Val Gardena / Castelrotto

Ristorante Tubladel

⭐ 4.5/5 · Traditional · Ortisei

Authentic South Tyrolean cuisine in a beautiful historic building. Famous for Knödel, Speck platters and local wine.

Turonda Pizza Bistrot

⭐ 4.3/5 · Pizza · Ortisei

Great pizzas and casual atmosphere. Perfect if you want something lighter after a day of hiking.

Anna Stuben

⭐ Michelin-listed · Fine dining · Ortisei

For a special evening — one of the finest restaurants in Val Gardena. Book in advance.

🗺️ Morning Drive: Klausen → Val Gardena

Departure: 9:00 AM from Ansitz Gamp, Klausen

Route A (Campsite 1 or 3): Klausen → A22 → Bolzano → Ponte Gardena → Ortisei · 1h · 65 km

Route B (Campsite 2 — Colfosco): Klausen → A22 → Bolzano → Bressanone → Badia Valley → Corvara · 1h 20min · 80 km

🗺️ Route A — Klausen → Val Gardena (Campsite 1 or 3)

🗺️ Open Route A

🗺️ Route B — Klausen → Colfosco (Campsite 2)

🗺️ Open Route B

Day 3 · Thursday

Val Gardena → Lago di Carezza → Lago di Dobbiaco

May 2 · Scenic stop at Rainbow Lake · Arrive Dobbiaco evening

🏕️ Tonight's Campsite

Your Base

Camping Toblacher See — Lago di Dobbiaco, South Tyrol

✅ Open from April 📍 Directly on the lake ⏱ Arrive ~5:00 PM

Spectacular lakeside campsite directly on Lago di Dobbiaco — a pristine emerald lake reflecting the surrounding Dolomite peaks. Strategically positioned for an early morning sunrise drive to Lago di Braies (only 20 min away) and day trips to Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Cadini di Misurina.

Facilities: Direct lake access, restaurant Seeschupfe, wine cellar, modern sanitary block, electricity, WiFi.

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🥾 Day Activities — Lago di Carezza & Dobbiaco

🌈 En Route · Must Stop

Lago di Carezza — The Rainbow Lake

A 30-min detour south of your route to Lago di Carezza — one of the most beautiful lakes in the Dolomites. The water changes colour from emerald to turquoise depending on the light, with the jagged Latemar peaks reflected in the surface. Walk the easy 25-min circuit around the lake. Absolutely unmissable.

Option A · Scenic Drive + Walk

Prato Piazza — Panoramic Plateau

Drive up to Prato Piazza (check road conditions in May — may need chains). A high plateau with one of the most dramatic views of Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Easy flat walk across the meadow.

Option B · Lake Walk

Lago di Dobbiaco Circuit

Walk the easy 5 km circuit around Lago di Dobbiaco after arriving at camp. The lake is surrounded by forest and mountains — a peaceful evening walk with stunning reflections.

Option C · Town Visit

Dobbiaco Town & Gustav Mahler Museum

Explore the charming town of Dobbiaco. Visit the Grand Hotel where Gustav Mahler composed his 9th Symphony. Lovely baroque church and traditional South Tyrolean architecture.

Bad Weather · Indoor

Dobbiaco Cultural Centre

The Grand Hotel Dobbiaco hosts regular concerts and cultural events. Check the programme for May 2nd.

🍽️ Dinner in Dobbiaco

Kugler's Speckstube

⭐ 4.5/5 (1,054 reviews) · Dobbiaco

Famous for Speck and traditional Tyrolean specialties. A local institution. Must-try: Speck platter and Knödel soup.

Gasthaus Weber

⭐ 4.2/5 (1,099 reviews) · Dobbiaco

Local favourite with hearty mountain food. Cozy atmosphere, good value.

Restaurant Seeschupfe

⭐ On-site at Camping Toblacher See

The campsite's own lakeside restaurant. Dine with views directly over Lago di Dobbiaco. Convenient and atmospheric.

🗺️ Drive: Val Gardena → Lago di Carezza → Camping Toblacher See

Departure: ~10:00 AM from Val Gardena

Scenic Stop: Lago di Carezza — 45 min stop (30 min south of main route via SS241)

Route: Ortisei → Bolzano → SS241 → Lago di Carezza → A22 → Bressanone → Val Pusteria → Dobbiaco

Total Drive Time: ~2h 30min including Carezza stop · 110 km

Arrival: ~4:30 PM at Camping Toblacher See

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Day 4 · Friday

Dobbiaco → Lago di Braies → Cortina → Lake Como

May 3 · Sunrise at Braies, Tre Cime views, Passo Giau drive — final night on Lake Como

🏕️ Tonight's Campsite — Lake Como

🥇 Top Pick

Camping Panorama — Dongo, Lake Como

✅ Open from mid-March 📍 Dongo · Panoramic Lake Como views ⏱ Arrive ~7:30 PM

Stunning panoramic views over Lake Como surrounded by mountains. Many pitches directly on the lakeside. Perfect final night — you wake up to the shimmering blue waters of Lake Como with only 1 hour to Milan for the morning drop-off. Facilities include beach access, bar, snack bar, and water sports.

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🥈 Alternative

Camping TuriSport — Dervio, Lake Como

✅ Open from end of February 📍 Dervio · Lakeside with mountain views

Lakeside campsite with views of Lake Como and surrounding mountains. Pitches for tents, motorhomes and caravans. Pizzeria on site. Also only ~1h from Milan.

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🥾 Day Activities — Sunrise, Tre Cime & Cortina

🌅 5:00 AM · Sunrise Mission

Lago di Braies at Sunrise

Drive to Lago di Braies — only 20 min from your campsite. Arrive before sunrise to secure a spot on the shore. Walk the easy 3.5 km circuit around the lake as the first golden light hits the Croda del Becco peak. One of the most magical moments of the entire trip.

Option A · Morning · Iconic Views

Lago di Misurina + Tre Cime & Cadini di Misurina Views

After sunrise, drive to Lago di Misurina. From the lake you get a breathtaking view of the south face of Tre Cime di Lavaredo and the jagged Cadini di Misurina peaks. Walk the easy lake circuit (3 km). Note: the toll road to Tre Cime may be snowy/closed — check before going.

Option B · Late Morning · Town

Cortina d'Ampezzo — Stroll & Lunch

Drive to Cortina d'Ampezzo — the 'Queen of the Dolomites'. Walk the pedestrianised Corso Italia, browse the boutiques, and enjoy lunch surrounded by the famous Tofane and Cristallo peaks.

Bad Weather · Scenic Drive

Great Dolomite Road (SS48) Drive

Even in bad weather, the drive from Cortina through Passo Falzarego and Passo Pordoi to Val di Fassa is spectacular. Stop at Passo Pordoi to see the famous 'Coffin Cable Car' from the pass.

🍽️ Lunch in Cortina / Dinner at Lake Como

Ristorante Al Camin · Lunch · Cortina

⭐ 4.4/5 · Cozy & local

Cozy atmosphere with excellent local Ampezzano dishes. Great for a warm lunch after the early morning.

SanBrite · Lunch · Cortina

⭐ Michelin-listed · Fine dining

Farm-to-table fine dining in a stunning mountain setting. Book in advance for a special lunch.

Ristorante Lido di Dongo · Dinner · Dongo, Lake Como

⭐ 4.2/5 · Lakeside terrace

Lakeside restaurant with beautiful views over Lake Como. Fresh fish from the lake, pasta, and local specialties. Perfect for a relaxed final evening dinner.

Al Porto · Dinner · Dongo, Lake Como

⭐ 4.3/5 · Harbour-side · Local favourite

Charming harbour-side restaurant in Dongo. Great pizza and pasta with lake views. Casual and welcoming.

🗺️ Today's Route: Dobbiaco → Braies → Cortina → Passo Giau → Lake Como

5:00 AM: Dobbiaco → Lago di Braies (20 min)

~8:30 AM: Lago di Braies → Lago di Misurina (40 min)

~11:00 AM: Misurina → Cortina d'Ampezzo (30 min)

~3:00 PM: Cortina → Passo Giau → A27 → Lake Como (2h 30min via scenic route)

Arrival: ~7:30 PM at Camping Panorama, Dongo, Lake Como

🌅 Early Morning: Dobbiaco → Lago di Braies

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🚗 Afternoon: Cortina → Passo Giau → Lake Como

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Day 5 · Saturday

Lake Como → Milan Drop-off

May 4 · Easy 1h drive · Drop-off at 10:00 AM · Roadsurfer Milan

🥾 Morning at Lake Como (Before Drive)

Option A · Lakeside Walk

Dongo Lakefront Promenade

Wake up to the shimmering blue waters of Lake Como. Take a gentle morning stroll along the lakefront promenade in Dongo. Watch the morning light reflect off the water with the Alps in the background. The perfect, relaxed farewell to your adventure.

Option B · Scenic Stop

Gravedona ed Uniti — Lakeside Village

A short drive along the lake to Gravedona ed Uniti — one of the most charming villages on Lake Como. Stroll the medieval harbour, visit the 12th-century Santa Maria del Tiglio church, and enjoy a final espresso with a lake view before heading to Milan.

☕ Breakfast at Lake Como

Bar Pasticceria Centrale · Dongo

⭐ Local bar · Italian breakfast

Classic Italian bar breakfast: fresh cornetto and cappuccino with a view over Lake Como. The perfect final morning ritual.

Caffè del Porto · Dervio, Lake Como

⭐ Lakeside café · Great views

Charming lakeside café in Dervio with beautiful views across Lake Como. Perfect for a relaxed breakfast before the short drive to Milan.

🗺️ Return Drive: Lake Como → Milan

Departure: ~8:30 AM from Dongo, Lake Como

Route: Dongo → SS340 lakeside road → Como → A9 motorway → Milan

Drive Time: ~1h 15min · 90 km — a relaxed, easy final drive!

Drop-off: 10:00 AM at Roadsurfer Milan Office

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🎉 Congratulations! You've completed your Dolomites adventure!