Best Easy Hikes in the Dolomites With Cable Cars
You don’t have to be a hardcore hiker to see the best of the Dolomites. This guide covers the best easy hikes in the Dolomites with cable cars, perfect if you want incredible scenery without long or difficult walks.
Some of the most jaw-dropping viewpoints are only a cable car + a gentle walk away. If you like the idea of big scenery but smaller effort – or you’re travelling with mixed abilities – these are the easy hikes I recommend again and again.
Before You Start: A Few Quick Tips
Always check lift opening times – they’re seasonal and can change with weather
Take a light layer, even on sunny days – it’s cooler at the top
Wear proper shoes (trainers with good grip are fine for these)
Start earlier in July/August if you want quieter trails
Helpful resources:
• 40 Tips for Visiting the Dolomites
Best Easy Hikes in the Dolomites With Cable Cars
1. Seceda Ridge (Val Gardena)
Region: Val Gardena – Ortisei or Col Raiser side
Why it’s special: One of the most iconic views in the Dolomites for very little effort.
Take the Ortisei–Furnes–Seceda lift or the Col Raiser cable car, and within minutes you’re on an open plateau with sharp peaks dropping away in front of you.
Easy option
Short walk from the lift station to the main viewpoint
Gentle paths along the ridge, with plenty of places to sit and just stare
Perfect for
First full day in Val Gardena
Anyone who wants a “wow” moment without a big hike
More Val Gardena resources:
2. Pralongià Plateau (Alta Badia)
Region: Alta Badia – Corvara / San Cassiano
Why it’s special: Rolling meadows, 360° views, and rifugi every time you turn around.
Ride one of the lifts up from Corvara or San Cassiano, and you’re on the Pralongià plateau – a huge grassy area with gentle paths and constant mountain views.
Easy option
Choose a short loop between 2–3 rifugi
Stop for lunch or coffee with views that don’t feel real
Perfect for
Low-pressure “vacation day”
Mixed groups – people can walk as much or as little as they like
Plan more Alta Badia days:
• Corvara, Alta Badia: The Perfect Base for a Dolomites Trip
• Where to Stay in Corvara (if you want to include this one)
3. Alpe di Siusi Meadows Loop
Region: Val Gardena / Alpe di Siusi
Why it’s special: Wide open meadows, wooden huts, and that soft, dreamy version of the Dolomites everyone pictures.
Take the Alpe di Siusi cable car from Ortisei or the main Seiser Alm lift, and you’re dropped onto a huge plateau with endless easy paths.
Easy option
Short loop from the lift station towards the classic hut views and back
Mostly flat or gently rolling, with constant places to stop for photos
Perfect for
Families, beginners, or an “easy day” between bigger hikes
Sunrise or sunset walks if lifts and schedules allow
4. Lagazuoi Summit Walk
Region: Between Alta Badia and Cortina (Falzarego Pass)
Why it’s special: Big-mountain feel with very little effort and a stunning sense of history.
From Passo Falzarego, take the Lagazuoi cable car to the top. The views from the terrace are already incredible, but a short walk along the summit paths makes it even better.
Easy option
Gentle paths around the summit area
Explore some of the WWI tunnels and viewpoints if you’re comfortable
Perfect for
Clear days when you want huge views with minimal walking
Combining with a scenic drive over the passes
Related reading:
• Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Visit the Dolomites
5. Dantercepies Ridge Walk
Region: Val Gardena – Selva / Passo Gardena
Why it’s special: A ridge walk that feels adventurous but stays very manageable.
Take the Dantercepies cable car above Selva. From the top, there’s an easy path with views over both Val Gardena and towards Alta Badia.
Easy option
Out-and-back or short loop along the ridge, then ride the lift back down
Plenty of viewpoints without needing to commit to a long hike
Perfect for
People staying in Selva
A half-day outing you can combine with a café stop or spa later
6. Santa Croce Meadows
Region: Alta Badia – above Badia/La Villa
Why it’s special: Peaceful meadows, a little church, and views that feel straight out of a painting.
Take the Santa Croce lifts up and you’ll arrive at a tiny church and rifugio with mellow paths stretching out along the hillside.
Easy option
Simple out-and-back walk along the meadows
Lots of places to sit, snack, and just enjoy the quiet
Perfect for
Slower day after a bigger hike
Travellers who want beautiful scenery without steep trails
How to Choose Which Easy Hike to Do
Staying in Val Gardena?
→ Prioritise Seceda + Alpe di Siusi.Basing in Alta Badia?
→ Do Pralongià + Santa Croce, and add Lagazuoi as a drive/hike combo.Short on time?
→ One “wow” view (Seceda or Lagazuoi) + one softer meadow day (Pralongià or Alpe di Siusi).
Want Help Building These Into a Trip?
I’ve been visiting the Dolomites for years and regularly plan low-effort, high-scenery trips for others. Want help building these hikes into a trip?
• Dolomites Region Guide — choose the right base
• 40 Tips for Visiting the Dolomites — all the practical bits
• Custom Trip Planning — get a tailored itinerary
More Dolomites tips, free guides, and custom trip-planning help: dolomitesjourney.com
