We want to hike new areas in the Dolomites. We fell in love with the area last summer when we spent a week in each of 3 places, Val Gardena, Corvara, and Misurina. This summer in July, we want to stay and hike a different area, and would love suggestions. We like 5-7 hr. intermediate level hikes that take us to dramatic areas (for example Jrodnerjoch Jimmy's Hut to Puez...or Sella Pass around Sassolunga, or circling Tre Cime). We can handle 800 meter gain, but we can't do any "official" mountain climbing, just hikes. We will have a car.
I see comments about southern Dolomites saying the mountains are more rounded but good view at the top, which makes me think the hikes might not be as dramatic as I am looking for. When I look for information, I usually find that I am directed to the 3 places I have already been. Surely there must be lots more great places to base with dramatic hikes.
I can't wait to return to the Dolomites.