Movie Locations

Walk in the footsteps of Hollywood stars and discover the iconic filming locations hidden in Northern Italy's dramatic landscapes.

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James Bond in the Dolomites

Experience the dramatic Alpine landscapes where Roger Moore's Bond navigated the Olympic bobsled run and ski jump in For Your Eyes Only. The spectacular chase scenes showcase the raw beauty of Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Dolomites.

Action/Thriller
1981
4.8
For Your Eyes Only filming location in Dolomites

All Filming Locations

For Your Eyes Only (1981) filming location
Moderate
4.8

For Your Eyes Only (1981)

(1981)
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Dolomites

James Bond's spectacular ski chase and bobsled sequences were filmed in the dramatic Dolomites, showcasing Cortina's Olympic venues.

Action/Thriller
2-4 hours

Famous Scenes:

Bobsled run chaseOlympic ski jump
Quantum of Solace (2008) filming location
Easy
4.6

Quantum of Solace (2008)

(2008)
Siena, Tuscany

The dramatic Palio horse race scenes were filmed with 14 cameras in Siena's historic Piazza del Campo.

Action/Thriller
1-3 hours

Famous Scenes:

Palio horse racePiazza del Campo chase
The Italian Job (2003) filming location
Easy
4.4

The Italian Job (2003)

(2003)
Venice & Northern Italy

The opening heist sequence was filmed in Venice's canals and Piazza San Marco, with Alpine road scenes in northern Italy.

Action/Heist
Varies

Famous Scenes:

Venice canal chasePiazza San Marco
The Sound of Music (1965) filming location
Easy to Moderate
4.9

The Sound of Music (1965)

(1965)
Salzburg & Bavarian Alps

Julie Andrews' iconic opening scene was filmed in the Alpine meadows near Marktschellenberg, Germany.

Musical/Drama
2-5 hours

Famous Scenes:

Do-Re-Mi meadow sequenceMountain panoramas
Cliffhanger (1993) filming location
Challenging
4.5

Cliffhanger (1993)

(1993)
Dolomites (doubled for Colorado)

Sylvester Stallone's mountain rescue thriller used Dolomites locations to double for the Colorado Rockies.

Action/Thriller
4-8 hours

Famous Scenes:

Mountain rescue sequencesVia ferrata climbing
Alpine Documentaries filming location
Moderate to Challenging
4.7

Alpine Documentaries

(2018-2024)
Various Dolomites Locations

Recent documentaries have showcased Dolomites climbing culture, via ferrata routes, and mountain hut traditions.

Documentary
4-8 hours

Famous Scenes:

Via ferrata climbingSunrise time-lapses

Planning Your Cinematic Adventure

Photography Tips

  • • Golden hour lighting for dramatic shots
  • • Bring telephoto lens for distant peaks
  • • Weather can change quickly in mountains
  • • Respect filming location guidelines

Access Information

  • • Many locations accessible by cable car
  • • Some require moderate hiking experience
  • • Check seasonal accessibility
  • • Consider guided movie location tours

Combine with Hiking

  • • Most locations are near hiking trails
  • • Plan multi-day adventures
  • • Stay in nearby mountain towns
  • • Book mountain huts in advance

Ready for Your Close-Up?

Discover the trails that lead to these iconic filming locations and plan your cinematic adventure