The starting point is in Bolzano/Bozen. Before leaving, however, it is worth visiting the old town centre and, according to the timetable, maybe the Archaeologic Museum.
Enter the main road s.s. 12 in the direction of Bressanone/Brixen and continue towards Val d’Ega. The first gully at the beginning of the valley is one of the most romantic ravines in Trentino Alto Adige/South Tyrol. Drive to Ponte Nova, Nova Levante , and after 6 km you find the Carezza Lake, one of the nicest lakes in the Dolomites, where the Latemar and Catinaccio chains reflect. Our route continues to Passo Costalunga and, just before the top turn left towards Passo Nigra. Then descent to Tires/Tiers, 1020 m.: this town is immersed in the verdant pastures and here you get a breathtaking view on the Catinaccio chain. Past the hamlet turn right in the direction of Fiè allo Sciliar/Völs am Schlern.

Here you can see the Sciliar Plateau in the distance, one of the most fascinating places in the Dolomites, that opens in all his majesty with the little hamlets and the mountain churches. Near it there is the Siusi Alp, rich in pastures and woods.
The first stop is in Siusi/Seis, past Fiè allo Sciliar/Völs am Schlern, with the Castel Prèsule/Schloss Prösels, an imposing building with seven towers, built on an ancient manor of the XII century.
During the stop in Siusi/Seis you can visit two ancient churches: the first, St Valentine one, is enriched by absolutely wonderful frescoes of the end of the XIV century, whereas the second one, St Vigil church, is dated back to 1353.
To get to the second stage of the itinerary, Ortisei/St. Ulrich, you must drive along 27 km of a very binding uphill road, via Castelrotto/Kastelruth, a Ladin hamlet of ancient traditions. The Calvary chapels, obtained from the ruins of an old fort, are an excellent example of the history of this village.
Along the road that leads to Ortisei you can have a further stop in Rifugio Bellavista/Schönblick. The Refuge lies at 1884 m and the sight you can enjoy from there will reward you of the 10 km of bends and the 900 metres of difference in height necessary to get there.
In Ortisei, well known for its arts and crafts and the winter sports, it is worth a visit the Museum of Val Gardena in the "Cësa di Ladins" and the church of San James/Sankt Jacob at about one km and a half from the town, where you can admire frescoes of the ‘400.
Past Ortisei you meet Selva di Val Gardena/Wolkenstein, an international resort. Drive now towards Plan de Gralba at 1780 m, after 12 uphill km. Climbing to Passo Sella, bends and hairpin bends are more and more frequent and will give moments of pure fun to the expert drivers.
Now you can decide to continue to Passo Pordoi or turn into a diversion. In both cases you get to Arabba, But the second one allows you to enjoy the Marmolada via Passo di Fedaia, at 2057 m and Alleghe, a friendly tourist resort at the foot of the Civetta.
As you get to Arabba, a well-known town for its skiing district, you have to continue to Passo di Campolongo, and then climb to Corvara, a true jewel of the Alta Badia famous for winter sports and the fine cuisine.
From here you have to climb again along hairpin bends towards Passo di Gardena/Grödnerjoch. After a panoramic stop with a view on the Sella Group you have to go back to Ortisei/St Ulrich and then turn to Ponte Gardena/Waidbruck, in order to get to Bolzano/Bozen, arrival of our journey.