Exploring Seceda + Ortisei in the Dolomites | Italy Day 2

Just when we thought nothing could top our first day in the Dolomites, day two came along and blew us away! We spent our second day in Italy exploring Seceda, a gorgeous mountain area filled with huts with food and drinks, beautiful views, and animals! We then went to Ortisei for the St. Ulrich Festival and enjoyed German food and live music. It was an incredible day!
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[@howardrunser9312]

Congratulations on discovering the Dolomitis. It is the only place in the world we have visited to which we return repeatedly.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We plan to return many many times too! Do you have a favorite town or hike in the area?

[@manuelcrepaz92]

the dolomites are the most exiting part of the alps in my opinion

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh really?! That’s awesome to know and we’re so glad we ended up going!

[@nicolaverzura6436]

Manuuc agree. I live shooting then with drone👍👍

[@oliverjh1281]

Great job on this one the scenery is awesome , great editing makes for smooth watching , and cool that you put the prices in great touch .... can’t wait for Venice 👏👏👏

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Oliver! We’re happy that the prices were helpful. We will keep doing that as we continue our trip! 🙌🏼

[@joshuabenoit3744]

Looking forward to the rest of the vlogs! Everything looks amazing so far.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It has been so incredible! We are so so excited to share more! 🙌🏼

[@jessicacress2694]

You guys need to go viral! Love your videos 🙌🏻💕

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You’re too sweet! 💗 Thank you so much for watching!

[@patrickm62nov]

"Get there early and you will be rewarded"...Having been to many places in Europe I think this is the best advice you can give prospective travellers! Love the videos, looking forward to this trip next year and your tips are great!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s so hard in the moment, but we have never regretted losing a little sleep to have a place more to ourselves! Thank you so much for watching and we hope y’all have an amazing trip next year! The countdown begins! 🎉

[@j.loganhill]

I love how genuine the two of you seem. I plan on visiting the dolomites in September, thanks for the informative video on what I can expect!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Logan! That means a lot! You’re going to love the Dolomites! If you have any questions let us know and thanks for watching!

[@erinriordan6304]

Looks gorgeous! We'll need to do the Dolomites next time. Thanks for sharing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes you definitely should! It is still our favorite part of the whole trip so far! 😍

[@ITG_TO2]

Awesome video you two! Thanks for sharing your adventures in the Dolomites. I came across this as I’m planning a trip there and your content is excellent and so helpful and fun! Great job!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’re so glad to hear that Ian! We hope you have an amazing trip. We couldn’t believe how beautiful it was 😍

[@chrism1164]

Amazing landscapes! Beautiful video. Bless you guys. ❤

[@Roadtosomethingnew1]

Best parts of when I visit portugal are the local festivals. When I saw the festival in this video it reminded me so much of our home outside of home

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That festival was a ton of fun. It felt like just locals there!

[@TravelingTramps]

Stunning scenery, our type of hiking with the cable cars, great food at the festival including a circular sausage on a stick that these two cheese-heads from Wisconsin have never seen. The Dolomites look wonderful!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha that sausage was so cool! We hadn’t seen it either! And we love cable car hikes. You get to just sit back and enjoy the views! 😍😍

[@NarrativeEscapes]

Haha..I agree on the cows. I was excited when I spotted them in Switzerland you can hear the bells for miles.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s so cool to see them just roaming around!

[@itsmetaran]

Great video guys... absolutely love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@camillaholmberg3951]

I just found you guys and I just gotta say wow!! I love everything about this video 😍 I'm going to binge watch all the rest of your videos right now 😍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Camilla! This was seriously one of our favorite days EVER! 😍

[@davidebonaveri1360]

In 41 years of life i've seen only few of the incredibile beauty of Italy Have a nice day Davide from Bologna

[@deassgb4274]

Thousands of thanks for this vlog! Tomorrow we're going to Seceda!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope you have an amazing trip!

[@ismaeldorigo7]

I’m from Ortisei and it’s really entertaining and funny to see a review of my home place 😄

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We really enjoyed your home! One of the biggest highlights of our two week trip to Italy. (Sorry for the many words we likely mispronounced!)

[@anneramoner]

I loooved this Video! And I loved that you got to experience so many different parts of our countrie🥰 come back soon♥️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We definitely will! We loved Italy so much 😍. Thank you for watching!

[@mskey578]

👍thanks for sharing! I'll be there next month 😍 so excited!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ahhh have an incredible time! It was the highlight of our whole trip!

[@bugsandbears]

Just stumbled upon your channel while researching the Dolomites (we're heading there in September) and are really enjoying your videos! They really entertaining and packed with information. You guys really took us the fear of the crowds there. We were already considering to skip some of the most popular spots, but we might get lucky as well and have some places for ourselves in the morning. Hugs from Austria!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi y’all! We’re so glad that the videos helped y’all plan your trip! We were surprised that the crowds weren’t awful. We are used to some very busy hikes in Washington, so maybe that helped set our expectations! But as we say in almost every video lol, getting places early ALWAYS pays off! 🙌🏼 Have an amazing trip and we realllllyyyy hope to make it to Austria someday soon! 😍

[@Pinchshot39]

My wife's from Austria and we've made this trip a few times. Unique part of the world.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Absolutely gorgeous there! We'd love to go to Austria!

[@rhianerz]

I usually never comment on anyone’s videos, but I had to comment. Found you guys while researching for our trip to Mexico City and been watching your videos ever since. Anyways, this looks amazing! I’m glad you guys are having the time of your life. Don’t apologize for being a “broken record” Thanks for the videos!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Rhian Poblete thank you so much for breaking your no-comment streak for us Rhian! It means a lot to us! 💗 Have you been to Mexico City yet?

[@rhianerz]

Adventures of A plus K yes we went in May! It was so much fun!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wooo! Hope you ate some good tacos for us! 😉

[@ross__C]

I did Ortisei for 3 days this summer walking and filming. Amazing place. Loved it.

[@geniuzg]

Another great video, great editing and shots. Food looks delicious

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! The funnel cake was 😍😍😍

[@johnnytheirishman3387]

Breathtakingly gorgeous!! I must go!!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s an absolutely stunning place! 😍

[@IPostmoderni]

stunning video, thank you SO MUCH.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@OutdoorDetour]

Thanks for documenting your trip! We head to Italy for the first time on Tuesday and renting a car just to go to the Dolomites and we can't wait. Had already planned on Seceda first, and I was happy to see how the gondola and everything worked (knowing the price was super helpful too). Then a quick stop at Lago di Brailes, and then to Refugio Auronzo. We were trying to squeeze in both Tre Cime de Lavaredo and Lago di Sorapis hikes, but I think we'll only have time for one so we're going to do Tre Cime since we'll already be in the area. Thanks again and keep adventuring!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ahhh have the best time!!! Those are all solid options! It was super hard to squeeze all of this in, but totally worth it. It’s such a beautiful place and we have missed it everyday since we left it 😍

[@OutdoorDetour]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Yeah we basically only have 1.5 days in the mountains so day 1 will have a lot of driving and quick stops as we make the loop drive, then probably hiking Tre Cime the next morning before heading back to Venice to drop the car off. Can't wait!! Thanks again!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That’s going to be a blast! We had a short time there too and it was worth just getting a small taste 😍 we are definitely going back in the future for longer!

[@soodsamaksh27]

Thanks for video very much enjoyed it ✌🏻☺️☺️

[@Diana-lo6cx]

Awesome! Beautiful, great job on the vlog👍😀

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Diana!

[@Diana-lo6cx]

No problem, rooting for my fellow Texans!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Woooo! 🤠🤠🤠

[@mno5413]

Last week I was there, it is one of best places visited.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We agree! We really miss it!

[@dadisphat6426]

Amazing scenery! Great video! Looks a lot like Switzerland but I bet half the price. Don’t forget to let Adam speak 😂. He looks like he wants to say things...

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Lol we have been waiting for a comment about Adam speaking 🤣 We are trying to figure out a good balance!

[@mibelloaleman]

I've been to Italy 12 times but never ventured to the Dolomites. I had no idea how breathtakingly gorgeous it is! I especially love the small town, village feel to it. Absolutely gorgeous! I don't know if I would ever be able to return to bella, bella Italia, but I will include the Dolomites, as well as Lago Garda and Lago Como. Beautiful video! You guys are so cute! Thanks.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ahhhh you must go if you return! We also would love to go to Lake Como! We hope to make it that way next time and explore more of the Dolomites too! And thank you so much 💗

[@mibelloaleman]

Prego! You're very welcome! I was amazed at what you filmed about the Dolomites, especially that gorgeous light teal colored lake. It knocked me out! It reminded me of the exquisite waters of Mykonos, Greece. I must see Lago Garda! It's calling me! I hope to one day return to Italy. I kind of doubt it, but I still hope I can, at least before I die. Thank you so much for replying and your gorgeous video!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Have you ever been to Banff in Canada? It is full of lakes that color and amazing! One of our favorite places in the world!

[@mibelloaleman]

Hi there Guys! No, I haven't. All my trips have been to Europe, namely Italy (repeatedly) and Greece. I'm drawn to the ancient cultures, and IMHO, the most beautiful countries on earth. Therefore, I rather spend my time and money on such cultures and beauty. However, I will definitely check out Banff. Sounds absolutely beautiful!Guys, since you were so kind to give me the name of a song I liked in one of your videos, I want to return the favor and suggest you check out this gorgeous Italian song: Maradona y Pele by Thegiornalisti. I heard it on the Italian radio. You can find it on YT. Enjoy! Ciao, ciao!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

mibello aleman Canada is the best! Definitely a very underrated destination. We loved going there on the weekends when we lived in Washington. Thank you for the song recommendation, we will check it out!

[@alexpescosta]

I’m from Ortisei and you guys walked right by my house haha! Awesome video and hope to see you soon back in town!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ahh nice! We loved the area and the people so much! We talk about returning almost daily ❤️

[@fahdalharbi8984]

How many days i need to explore the town ?

[@josefaria10]

Heading to Bolzano and Alto Adige in a few days and one of the concerns i had was about the gas stations and i had my answers on your video. Thank you and keep up with your great work . Sometimes little things can be big for some people.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We agree! Something we thought was simple proved not to be! Have a great trip!

[@pooja2387]

Absolutely love your vlog.. we are going to italy in september for 2 weeks.. spending 6 days in dolomites.. planning to watch all your italy vlogs.. love from india ❤❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Pooja! Thank you so much! Have the best time ever-we loved it there so much!!!

[@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS]

These videos are badass thanks so much for making them

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed them!

[@donstravelsandrants.]

It looks fantastic. Great video 👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was the absolute best!!! We will never forget this day!

[@nicolaverzura6436]

Love the Dolomites. Well done 👍 x

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! We sure wish we had a drone for this trip! 😉

[@nicolaverzura6436]

Adventures of A plus K if you have time pass by my channel and let me know if you also like! The video on Dolomites is so great

[@Simona-ld5kn]

HOLY AVOCADOS!!! İ used to live there and i really miss it

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You lived there?! That’s amazing! We miss it so much too and we only had two short and magical days!

[@robp3431]

OMGosh, what a spectacular trip !!!!!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was absolutely incredible! We are dying to go back!

[@robp3431]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I've been sharing your van-build, which is one of the nicest/cleanest I've seen, and now enjoying your travels.....just perfect on a gloomy Florida day. Mountain biking is my passion, so have real interest in VanLife, and prior to Covid 19 was doing a lot of research on Italy....It's a country I could certainly see moving to one day. You guys are doing it right, and are a pleasure to watch !

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so so much for watching Rob and for all of the kind words! We couldn’t recommend visiting Italy more and living there just sounds magical. And as for van life, we absolutely love it! Would be a super fun way to go on more mountain hiking trips!

[@robp3431]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I'm hoping for some van-life soon, though probably more part-time. Thanks again for the inspiration and wonderful videos !

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You’re so welcome, we appreciate you watching! 😃

[@LaniRandol]

Stumbled upon your video while researching the dolomites- you guys are so cute!! Thoroughly enjoyed your video and commentary! Plus taking all the notes :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

[@chicosantos67]

Amazing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We ❤️ it there!

[@richardperkins3460]

Another great video from my favorite place ❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Richard!

[@nicoplusrose]

Loving your Dolomites vlogs guys! We are planning a roadtrip to the Dolomites and your videos are just so helpful and informative! Do you have a suggestion for a good place to stay between Seceda and Tre Cime? Stay safe and happy travels! 😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi! Cortina may be a good spot! We stayed in one area the whole time and drove around, but Cortina would be more convenient for Tre Cime!

[@valeries.873]

Ty for this vid and all the tips!! Taking notes for a future trip. Do you remember how long of a hike it was from the cable car/gondola to the Baita Troier hut?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

I don’t remember the exact distance but definitely no more than an hour I’d say!

[@northrupmj]

I’m going in June. I’m so excited

[@loeyminske3459]

Oh my goodness, it's so gorgeous! It's what I would imagine Switzerland to look like. Plus, I can take a gondola! Would love to hike in those mountains. So impressed! How's the gluten, not gluten going? Just curious.That food looked amazing! Great tips at the end, especially if you plan on going to Italy! Thanks again!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The Italian Dolomites will forever be on our list of favorite places! Especially with our amazing hosts who made our time even better. The gluten in Italy didn't bother me at all...I was shocked! I ate TONS of it and never felt sick, only VERY full since we ate a lot lol!

[@jenspencer7731]

Excellent video, very helpful 👍

[@user-ww5in5dj6c]

AMAZING VIDEO ♥

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! 💗

[@paolorossi9180]

Italy is beautiful my regione too.Valle D'Aosta.Greetings from Aosta

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ciao! We love Italy!

[@safeerkooliyattayil7750]

Hi A+K,nice vlog.very helpful for trippers

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!

[@19bulls83]

Wife and I hiked Seceda today! Amazing views!! Plans were to squeeze in a hike at Tre cime di lavaredo as well however we loved Seceda so much we spent extra time at Seceda which meant no tre cim. But thats ok. Heading to Florence tomorrow morning!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That’s so awesome! If you ask me (Adam) I give slight edge to Seceda anyway! So that’s good call! You’ll love Florence! Eat an Al’Antico sandwich for us!

[@19bulls83]

@@AdventuresofAplusK 😁 just finished watching your Florence vid. I’ll be on the lookout for Al’Antico. We’ve also had our share of Gelato this trip. Looking forward to gelato from Florence and Rome! 😋 😋

[@19bulls83]

@@AdventuresofAplusK All’Anitico was a success! Funny story how it happened. Wife starting noticing people waking around with huge sandwiches and I thought to myself, are those A+K sandwiches? I looked around and noticed people standing in line so I looked down the line there it was! There were 3 of these restaurants next to each other. Wife and I split one since sandwiches were big. Thanks for the recommendation!!! TK

[@smvmartin52]

thank you for this! I was trying to decide between this town and Castelrotto, and now I know! so beautiful and I love that you can easily access trails from town as I will not have a car....and as of right now, I'll be alone....the trails seem to be well marked and I plan to stay on them and pay attention, I shouldn't get lost.....Sandy

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We highly recommend this area! There is so much to see and you can even take a bus around.

[@smvmartin52]

Better choice than cortina? Did you go there? Closer to venice

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We unfortunately didn't spend time in Cortina, but we hear it's a great home base. You may need a car though. I am not sure if it has a gondola to hikes like Seceda does.

[@smvmartin52]

Watching the Venice one now. Good tip about having cash. I never have cash on me anymore so good to know!

[@johnnyoz5424]

I can't believe you're still replying to comments here. Great work. We first found you back in 2020, when we were planning to come to Seceda. We actually made it in June this year. I love this video and use it quite often to describe to my fellow Australians, what it is like to see some of the places in Europe. I tell them to go to 3:30 and watch your reaction when you get to the top. I have had that "speechless" moment a number of times. When you just stare and can only say one word, just trying to soak it all in. (Travel Beans have the same reaction in the same spot on their vlog) I know that feeling. WE DO NOT REMEMBER DAYS, WE REMEMBER MOMENTS. Cesare Pavese Good luck with where and what you're up to when you read this and keep adventuring.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We see all the comments in the back end of KZbin so it makes it pretty easy to respond all the comments. 😀 Congrats on making it out there! It's still one of our favorite places ever! That is a great feeling and I love that quote. Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@riccardodallagnese4786]

I love the dolomiti ❤❤❤👍🇮🇹

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Us too! 😍😍

[@danieldan759]

I suggest you to go to Cortina the next time (lagazuoi, tofane, lago di Misurina, cinque torri, tre cime di lavaredo, ecc).

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We drove through there one day and thought it looked awesome! Thank you for the recommendations! We did Tre Cime the day before this, along with a couple other spots, and it was amazing! 😍

[@Gidis96]

I just booked it lol... This is amazing...going there the 10th of September

[@CalebsCars]

How was it

[@Gidis96]

@@CalebsCars best trip ever

[@Maisy1000]

Excellent very high quality channel thanks!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!

[@fedebjalways]

Good video and the Dolomites are beyond any description possible. I spent a month there in 2018 and still couldn't see everything. Now, constructive criticism, half the video I saw you two talking. Would have loved to see more of the landscape... Keep that in mind for future trips. Good luck!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

They are incredible! And thanks for the feedback. Our style is to share our experience more so than just straight scenery, but this video is pretty old and I think we have gotten better at balancing it since then.

[@maurobenvenuti725]

Great video. bravi

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Mauro!

[@kassersaba5158]

I can use some help planing my trip. I am planning to go to Seceda on May 23rd. It looks like most of the cable cars will not be in service except for Col Raiser. Any idea how long is the hike from the Col Raiser cable car arrival station to Seceda? I will arrive in the early afternoon so I am worried about not making it back in time for the last cable car at 5 pm. Thank you!

[@scotttomatz6861]

Love your stuff. Keep it up. Question. In this vid what hike are you on where it shows you skipping? The links are generic and like you said in the vid there are many ways to go once you get to the top of the tram.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Scott! If you mean at the 4:50 mark, thats at the top of Seceda. You just take the path straight from the gondola towards the Seceda mountain, passing a small lift along the way. After that, we honestly just explored a bit without any idea where we were going. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@m.hoffman2889]

planned to visit Seceda too this summer

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s a beautiful place!

[@davezarei9034]

HI, quick question, was it in July you guys got there? trying to find the best time of the year to visit Seceda, thanks

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Dave! This was July 6th I believe! July and August would be great times to visit (September probably too!) 😄

[@colindemetz6601]

I live in Val Gardena it's super cool there

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Nice!!! We’re a bit jealous! 😍

[@car.g.8829]

Do the lifts open in late May?

[@amilaweerarathne4426]

Amazing video. Could you tell me when did you visit Seceda for this amazing weather ? 😁

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! This was on July 7!

[@tylercarlson706]

Awesome! What time of year did you go? Planning a trip there at the end of June

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

This was very early July!

[@StudioMazoo]

Amazing work!! I think I remember you saying you went in June or July; when would you recommend going to the Dolomites? I had planned to go there in early May, but I found out the gondolas won't open up until the end of May or even until mid-June.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We went early July and it was amazing! Everything we wanted to do was accessible.

[@Shuren6550]

Was a pity have been in Ortisei and not visiting Alpe di Siusi :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We wanted to sooo badly! 😭 Unfortunately our time in the Dolomites was super short. But we will be back!

[@papiyaagupta]

Very informative video. Kudos to both of you. The Airbnb that you have shared is no longer taking any bookings. Can you please suggest any other Airbnbs in Ortisei by any chance? Planning to go there in April. Many thanks in advance

[@allibubbabear]

Amazing!! My fiancé and I are celebrating our honeymoon in northern Italy and will be in Ortesei! Do you think it’s an absolute necessity to rent a car if we just plan to hike Seceda and alpe di suisi? We are taking a train and bus from Venice to get there and staying for 2 days!

[@papasteve07]

What time of the year was this? Would first week on April be too early for the Dolomites?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

This was in early July! It may still be a bit snowy then to do everything, but I’m sure there is still lots to enjoy!

[@troppo7]

Hi! What time of year was this? I am planning to go to the Dolomites at the end of June and the weather forecast looks like storms the entire month into July.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hello! We went in early August

[@northrupmj]

I wonder if the big tented eatery is the same. Since covid

[@huddrevill]

awesome video guys.... what time of year were you there?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

This was early July!

[@quelodequelo]

Strauben ❤️(dessert they eat at the festival)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

SOOO good! 😍

[@davidscz]

Wonderful video!!! May I know if your videos were color graded or just straight out of camera? The colors looked beautiful!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks David! We do edit the videos, but pretty basic stuff like tweaking the exposure, contrast, shadows, and highlights to make it look like how it did in real life! The colors were that amazing!

[@davidscz]

@@AdventuresofAplusK thanks! Will be visiting there in a month's time, watching your video certainly helped!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

david scz have the best time and eat lots of treats at the huts for us! We miss it there soooo much!!!

[@NickiTedesco]

What time of year were you here?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Mid July

[@KatieSheremet]

Hi! I've been enjoying your Italy videos as I'm going there in a couple weeks. I was wondering, is it 32 euros round trip? Or is it one way? Thank you!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Katie! It's 32 Euros a person round trip! Have an amazing trip! 🙌

[@KatieSheremet]

Adventures of A plus K wonderful thank you so much for replying!! I’ve watched almost every one of your Italy vlogs and have received some good tips! Thank you for posting 💕💕

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're so glad!!! Thank you so much for watching! 💕

[@Alex-lc6xk]

Really nice videos on the Dolomites. What time in the morning did you visited these places?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

In the previous video we started around sunrise, but for this video we had to wait until the gondola was open. I don’t remember what time that was, but I’m sure it says on their website

[@mariano1487]

Guys, brilliant video, in which did you visit? I guess it's in the summer, perfect days!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

This was early July!

[@mariano1487]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Makes sense, great footage quality guys, thanks!

[@JAMsLIFE96]

Nice Video, well explained and great that you mentioned our mother language Ladin!👌 I'm from Ortisei :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ahhh we loved your town! 💗💗💗

[@howardrunser9312]

Also, hard lesson learned re fuel stations. If you are renting a diesel vehicle be SURE it has enough AdBlue BEFORE you leave the rental lot. Running low on AdBlue can strand you. Rental companies should fill their diesels with AdBlue but never seem to bother. Wasted a day on one trip chasing AdBlue.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh that’s great to know! Thankfully we didn’t have a diesel, but we did spend some time trying to figure out what type of gas it even took lol!

[@PABLUM464]

The third language is Ladin pronounced Ladeen. It is also my native language because I was born just a few kilometers from where you were in the adjacent province of Belluno. This area used to be part of Austria before World War one, and the border was in the mountains at the end of our valley. I really enjoyed your commentary of the trip!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you for the pronunciation help Paolo! We absolutely loved this area of Italy!

[@stephanieb3915]

My boyfriend and I have been planning a two-week (15 day) trip to Italy for a year and a half, due to covid our travel date has had to be pushed out. But your videos are very helpful in our planning and you two have inspired us to add the Dolomites to our itinerary. I have a question about Seceda, when I look online there are more than one cable car options, which one did you take?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Stephanie! We are so sorry your trip has been pushed out 😭😭 But we’re glad you’re adding the Dolomites, it was the highlight of our time in Italy! There are two cable cars you’ll take to the top, Cable car Ortisei-Furnes and Cable car Furnes-Seceda. The first one starts in Ortisei and then part of the way up you switch to the second one. Thankfully there is no where else to go, so that makes it so you can’t really mess up. The third one listed online I believe is for when you’re actually up there. They do have a small lift near the top that you can use to explore the valley, hike down and then lift back up, etc. I hope that helps!

[@stephanieb3915]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Thank you so much for your response! We are so looking forward to visiting Italy it's been pretty much a lifelong dream for us both. Thank you for the cable car information, that helps I just wanted to make sure we weren't going to be going to the wrong location and it isn't clear on the website I hope you two are keeping well during these times and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your adventures once covid has passed and it is safe to travel again!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It will be worth the wait! It's a magical, beautiful country! And you're welcome for the info on the cable car. It is confusing (as is planning most things in the Dolomites due to the many names for everything haha)

[@stephanieb3915]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I have no doubts it will be worth it and a magical experience. We are both of Italian background which draws there even stronger. I heard you mention that there were multiple names in one of the videos making planning confusing. One of the many reasons I'm greatful for your videos.

[@bigdaddystrokes]

Does anyone know what is the best way to get to Seceda? Where do you fly to?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hello! We have a guide on our website that might help you with planning your visit to the Dolomites and Seceda. adventuresofaplusk.com/4-days-in-the-dolomites/ The closest airport (as the crow flies) to Seceda would be in Innsbruck, Austria. When we visited, we flew into Venice and drove from there. Hope that helps!

[@darrellhornick7764]

Incredible that you have the Gondola by yourselves and that when you get to the top, there is literally no one there? What time of day or what month/year was this? COVID times?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We went as early as we could. This was before COVID. July 2019

[@dennis-explorer1455]

Did you drive or public transportation?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We rented a car in Venice

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We have learned that while the some people in the town may speak German (like our Airbnb hosts), it’s actually more of an Austrian culture than a German culture. We wanted to clarify that since we were a bit confused!

[@mno5413]

Adventures of A plus K Actually it was Austria and after WW Italy took it!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ah thank you for clarifying!

[@gionilotyo9331]

Northeast italy is awesome because it is very multicultural, please come to friuli and venezia giulia next time: Trieste and Udine are unknown gems, and in summer people go to the rivers to swim : kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6GnaHuwi5qhn80

[@DrErikEvrard]

It's indeed a bit of a cultural faux pas to call that region German (never say that in public), very much like calling Canadians Americans because they speak (almost) the same language. You were in South Tyrol, which always was Austrian, until they were annexed by Italy in 1919. They have a very autonomous status, and the majority of the population still speaks German as their mother tongue (although there have been many Italian-speaking 'immigrants' from further south, as the region is quite wealthy). There is still a state called Tyrol in Austria, and they have a strong relationship with their neighbours in South Tyrol. The other language, Ladin, is closely related to Romansh, the official fourth language of Switzerland. Ladin is a remnant of a local vulgar version of Latin, but developed separately from Italian (which is also derived from Latin). It is still spoken in other mountainous parts of northern Italy, Switzerland and Slovenia, but different names are used for the language (e.g. Friulian).

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We'll get it right next time! 😄Thank you for explaining!

[@birdzillabirdypiep]

A little tip for your next visit to the Dolomites: Buy hiking boots and explore the secluded paths 😉

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We will definitely explore more secluded spots next time! 😃 We only had two days, so we wanted to hit up the big sights!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Do you have any trail recommendations? We love to hike and had a blast the day before this hiking at Tre Cime and Lago di Sorapis!

[@birdzillabirdypiep]

Adventures of A plus K If you are still in Val Gardena, take the cable car from Selva Gardena (Wolkenstein) to Dantercëpies. Then to Utia Jimmy and from there to Forc. de Crespeina. A magnificent path between rocks with a magnificent view.

[@birdzillabirdypiep]

Adventures of A plus K Many greetings from Bonn Germany

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!!! We plan to make a stop back in the Dolomites next time we go to Europe. It’s absolutely amazing!

[@yours_trulily116]

I love y'alls energy! Hope international traveling can be a thing soon :D

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope so too! Would love to get back to Europe again someday!

[@pennychurchward1481]

Have plans for next year.....hope Covid is history by then

[@fabiob.2135]

Valstagna, near my home!! 😎

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are so jealous! 😍

[@fabiob.2135]

Greetings from Bassano del Grappa!!!

[@roy11aalfaro]

Hello guys!! Which month did you visit this place?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi! We visited July 2019

[@giampietroboldrin9935]

ECCELLENTE QUALITÀ DEL LAVORO ANCHE SE NON CAPISCO TANTOOOO. PERÒ VEDO DEL MONDOOO COSEEE MERAVIGLIOSE MONTAGNEEE COME LE HO GIÀ VISTE IN VACANZAAA POCO FAAAA. BELLISSIMO. 👍👍👍🇮🇪. SONOOO ITALIANO OK OK.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Grazie Giampietro! 🤗

[@nicolaverzura6436]

Posti bellissimi

[@gelade]

if you have to pick between seceda ridge or tre cime which would you pick? Will be w/o rental car and time is kinda limted so can only pick one ): Wonderful videos. Your italy trip videos are packed with very useful info big thanks!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That’s a really hard choice, but I think we’d recommend Seceda. The gondola is a lot of fun, it’s more green at the top, there are tons of walking paths, cows roaming around, plus there is more to do in town if you want to get food before or after. We hope you have a great trip! We can’t wait to go back one day! Thanks for watching!

[@gelade]

​@@AdventuresofAplusK thanks for the reply. you guys are the best. I have somehow derived a plan to visit both(and Cadini di Misurina). It involves some hrs long bus/train transfer. Still unsure of it but if that doesn't work out due to my laziness, Seceda only plan will still be a go.

[@TN2jz]

What time of year did you travel here?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

This was early July!

[@ofasho44]

How on earth did you guys destroy all that food?! Awesome vid!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha we are bottomless pits! 🤣🤣

[@adarsh227]

Is early June a good time to visit?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We visited in late June so I'd say it's probably a good time to go. I would definitely research the average weather and when certain attractions open for the season before you decide to go