Golden Larches

There is no doubt that the Dolomites are special during all seasons. I just love going there. The rugged mountains are simply gorgeous and the local food is amongst the best in Europe. Summers are great for hiking, biking or simple exploring. Winters offer fantastic slopes and access to nordic skiing. But I do have to say that fall in the Dolomites is very special: the abundance of larch trees turns the landscape into a yellow wonderland.

Motorcycle Emptiness

Fall in the Dolomites is not only beautiful but it is also quiet. Sadly, the Dolomites have gotten more popular in recent years. The mountain passes are frequently crowded and you can hear loud motorcycles and cars zoom through the hairpin curves. This takes away from the overall experience. Not so much in fall. What I found is that the roads are empty and that you can enjoy the gorgeous landscape in quiet. In terms of photo locations, I picked Passo Gardena in the morning and Passo Valparola in the afternoon.

Feeding yourself

The only downside to traveling to the Dolomites during the fall season is that most places are closed. It was difficult hunting down open restaurants. All the shops in Corvara were shut down as well. If you want to go, you should make sure to scout things out in time.

Photo Experience

The only camera I had brought on this trip was my trusted Fuji GFX100RF. Once again, I was blown away by how versatile and solid this camera is. I do love the virtual zoom which allows you to crop into images. The GFX is just so light and nimble. There is no fumbling with different lenses. And the resulting images simply look gorgeous.