natural wonder
Lago di Braies
A pristine emerald-green alpine lake in the Dolomites surrounded by towering peaks, often called the pearl of the Alps.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy · Europe
Gais works well as a base: 10 minutes from Brunico, 19km from Lago di Braies.
Gais is a town located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. With a population of 1,764, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Gais sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gais to your route.
Gais (Italian: [ˈɡais], German: [ˈɡaɪs]) is a comune (municipality) and a village in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north-east of the city of Bolzano.
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Gais is located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.8366 latitude, 11.9493 longitude.
Gais has a population of approximately 1,764 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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natural wonder
A pristine emerald-green alpine lake in the Dolomites surrounded by towering peaks, often called the pearl of the Alps.
19 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
A quiet, narrow 2,006 m Dolomites pass beneath the jagged Peitlerkofel, prized by drivers and cyclists for its emptiness and raw views over Val Badia and the Puez-Odle peaks.
20 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
A 2,052 m crossing into Italy's Antholz valley where the one-lane descent runs on an hourly traffic-light slot: downhill minutes 0–15, uphill 30–45, with the Obersee lake right at the summit.
20 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A stunning valley in the Dolomites famous for the Church of St. Magdalena set against the jagged Odle mountain range.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A dramatic ridgeline in the Dolomites with jagged peaks rising above lush green meadows, accessible by cable car from Ortisei.
31 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
A Dolomite pass at the heart of the Sella Ronda circuit, offering jaw-dropping views of jagged limestone towers and emerald-green valleys.
33 km · about 40 min drive
mountain pass
A 2,168 m Dolomites pass linking Falzarego with Alta Badia, running past WWI fortifications and the Tre Sassi fort museum amid stark scree fields and pale rock towers.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
The Queen of the Dolomites, an elegant alpine resort town surrounded by dramatic peaks that hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics.
36 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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