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Sella Pass (Passo Sella) is the highest pass in our four-pass Dolomites van life series, sitting at 2,240 metres on the border of South Tyrol and Trentino. It is the busiest pass in the series but also the one with the most concentrated climbing and hiking options within walking distance of the parking area. This…
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Last updated 3 July 2026 Gardena Pass (Passo Gardena) is a 2,121-metre mountain pass in the Italian Dolomites connecting Val Gardena and Val Badia, and the starting point of our four-pass Dolomites campervan series. The car park at the summit is currently only partially open following 2023 landslide damage, and from 1 September 2026 the…
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This is far from the most exciting blog post but I wanted to include a list of mundane van life essentials you wouldn’t normally think about until you start living in a van. Let’s go! My favourite purchase and something that I use every single day is Roll Up Dish Drying Rack. Our kitchen is tiny,…