How does one include visiting the dolomites while backpacking around Italy?
Before looking into it, I figured there would be a town nearby with a hostel and then I could just park there and do some hikes. Not the case. Seems the only options are expensive hotels or thru hikes with huts, and since I'm not aiming to spend $300/night or pack a tent/sleeping bag I'm confused on how people are pulling this off. I can't seem to find anything that suggests this could be anything other than a standalone trip.
Anybody manage to pull off seeing the dolomites (Bolzano area, Alpe di Siusi, Lago di Carezza, etc) as part of a larger backpacking trip? Suggestions? #nature #activity