7.1KM & 565m of elevation gain

Col de la Puina is one of the lesser-known hikes in the Dolomites, but we have no idea why! It gave us mad Cadini di Misurina vibes, but we didn’t pass anyone on the trail. It starts gradually along a dirt road from the parking lot, Parcheggio Rifugio Città di Fiume.

The hike's last half is gruelling, with a steady incline to the top. Once you reach the ridge, however, all of your efforts are rewarded with panoramic views and peaceful seclusion. We began this hike around 3 PM and stayed at the top for sunset which we would highly recommend. We could have stayed here for hours, it’s just that gorgeous.

This was one of our all-time favourite hikes in the Dolomites! Make sure you walk to both sides of the ridge as they offer different views and photo ops.