Camping in the Dolomites: three valleys, three bases

The Hans and Paula Steger Trail links Compatsch and Saltria across the high plateau’s alpine meadows. The 2026 themed-trails map lists the route at 8.7 km, with an elevation change of about 300 m. The Almbus runs between Saltria and Compatsch, so you can return without retracing the route on foot. The region recommends the Seiser Alm cable car for reaching the plateau; check current transport and access information before setting out.

Another walk can start at Lake Völser Weiher. Official visitor information for Völs lists trails 1 or 1B to Tuff Alm, and trails 1 and 1A for reaching Hofer Alpl. This links the lake with Tuff Alm and Hofer Alpl, offering a different focus from the crossing above Compatsch.

Camping near Völs am Schlern

Camping Seiser Alm

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Toblach: a lakeside nature trail and a day in Pragsertal

Camping Olympia in Toblach lists around 200 pitches between meadows and woodland. The operator says the “Niederdorf, Camping” bus stop is directly outside the entrance. Check the timetable before planning a bus trip.

The official hike starts at the tourist office, goes to Lake Toblach and follows the nature trail around the lake. Eleven stations explain the area’s flora, fauna and geomorphology. An outlook platform on the west shore offers a place to pause and a view of the silting zone. The route returns to the tourist office along the same approach.

A second excursion goes to Pragser Wildsee in Pragsertal. Seekofel and steep rock walls rise directly above the lake. The local visitor information lists bus connections from Toblach and Niederdorf and notes that access rules change with the season. Check the information for the day of your visit.

Camping in Toblach

Camping Olympia

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Pozza di Fassa: Buffaure, Val San Nicolò and the Fassa peaks

Vidor Family & Wellness Resort is in Pozza di Fassa. The operator offers pitches for campervans, caravans and tents and places the site at the foot of Catinaccio. This is a different part of the Dolomites from Toblach and Völs: the Monzoni, Buffaure and peaks around Val di Fassa shape the view.

From Pozza, take the cable car up to Buffaure. You can continue towards Col de Valvacin on foot or by chairlift, depending on current lift times and trail conditions. Check these before setting out. From the col, the view takes in Marmolada, Pordoi, Sella, Sassolungo and other peaks of Val di Fassa.

Val San Nicolò is Pozza’s historic alpine pasture. Herds still graze there in summer, among mountain huts, hay barns and meadows. The valley also has the Crocifisso chapel and the annual Festa ta Mont, which introduces visitors to Ladin food, music and traditions. Here, the focus is the working pasture landscape rather than a high viewpoint.

Camping in Pozza di Fassa

Vidor

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Three valleys, separate stops

Each campsite suits a different part of the Dolomites. Völs is a good base for days around Seiser Alm and Schlern. Toblach gives you a starting point for Lake Toblach and the High Puster Valley, while Pozza opens onto Buffaure, Val San Nicolò and the Fassa peaks. If you want to explore more than one area, plan a campsite change as part of your route.