While most of our tours include private taxi transfers to and from the Dolomites, the following information about public transportation in the region may be useful. This guide will help you navigate the local bus system for some of our day hikes while you are based in the villages.
Getting Around the Dolomites
Exploring the Dolomites without a car is easy. In Val Gardena and Alta Badia, buses, cable cars, and guest passes make travel simple, scenic, and sustainable.
Val Gardena
The villages of Ortisei, Santa Cristina, and Selva di Val Gardena are linked by frequent SAD buses, connecting hotels, hiking areas and lift stations. In summer, a wide network of lifts – such as Seceda, Col Raiser, Ciampinoi and Alpe di Siusi – provides direct access for hikers into the high mountains.
Alta Badia
The villages of Corvara, Colfosco, La Villa, San Cassiano, and its neighboring village of San Vigilio are equally well connected. Buses run regularly within the valley and to neighboring areas like Val Gardena and Arabba, while lifts such as Boé, Piz La Ila, Piz Sorega and Lagazuoi offer effortless access to stunning hiking routes and high-altitude viewpoints.
The Südtirol Guest Pass
Guests staying at participating accommodations receive the Südtirol Guest Pass (also known as the Val Gardena Mobil Card or Alta Badia Guest Pass). This pass provides unlimited travel on public buses and select regional trains for the duration of your stay. Please note that cable cars and lifts are not included. Upon check-in, you will receive a complimentary digital card that can be downloaded to your mobile device and presented to the driver when boarding.
For bus schedules, consider downloading the Südtirolmobil app, which helps with route planning and up-to-date timetable information. Schedules are also available at your hotel or at local bus stations.
Dolomiti Supersummer Card
The Dolomiti Supersummer Card provides access to approximately 140 lifts across the Dolomites region. If you plan to follow our hiking descriptions and use the lifts only occasionally or for one-way trips, it’s still best to purchase tickets as you go, because it’s priced for pretty heavy users. However, if you plan to use the lifts more frequently, consider purchasing the Dolomiti Supersummer Card. There is no definitive answer as to whether the card is the better option, it depends on how often you plan to use the lifts to shorten hikes or for sightseeing purposes.
Required booking for Seceda – Starting in 2026, the Ortisei–Furnes–Seceda cableway will use a timed-entry booking system. To secure your preferred time, we highly recommend purchasing your ticket online in advance at https://seceda.axess.shop/en. Please note: Dolomiti SuperSummer tickets are not accepted on the Ortisei–Furnes–Seceda and Fermeda lifts. These lift tickets must be pre-booked online in advance.
