Crystal clear lake nestled in the Dolomites, Italy

Luxury tours to the Dolomites
and the Alps made for you

Enjoy the natural beauty of the Dolomites and the Alps with a private journey designed just for you

Hiking and climbing

These peaks are an outdoor-lover's dream

Ancient architecture

Cities filled with castles and cathedrals

Glistening glaciers

Hike beneath mighty glaciers

Magnificent mountain scenery

Soaring peaks, tooth-like crags and lush verdant slopes, the Dolomites are some of Italy’s most dramatic scenery. Nestled in the north east of the country, the ‘pale mountains’ are spread across three provinces and consist of 18 peaks rising in excess of 3,000m.

Cloaked by cloud, dusted with snow or gleaming in the brilliant summer sun, the mountains take on many different guises. Catch them in the morning mist and again in the etherial glow of the evening and you’ll witness two totally different spectacles.

The Dolomites are an outdoor lovers’ dream with ample opportunity for skiing, hiking and climbing. You don’t have to be an extreme adventurer to enjoy this region, however, as the scenery alone is enough to enthral anyone who visits. Many of the smaller towns feel typically Alpine and German is spoken in some parts, making this a great place to experience a different side of Italy.

Bolzano is known as the gateway to the Dolomites and is a picturesque city filled with castles, a cathedral and plenty of Gothic architecture. From the town centre you look out to the mighty Rosengarten, a mountain shrouded in mythology. The story goes that the dwarf king Laurin kept a beautiful rose garden, but as punishment for the imprisonment of a beautiful princess he cursed the garden and declared nobody should see it by day or night. He forgot about the time in between, however, and the mountain glows a beautiful shade of pink at dawn and dusk.

All the peaks are a joy to discover but the highest, Marmalada, is perhaps the most explored and affectionately known as Queen of the Dolomites by locals. Hike beneath the mighty glacier on the mountain’s north face or take a cable car to the top for a spectacular bird’s-eye-view. Lagazuoi is also worth exploring with its network of brilliantly preserved tunnels built by the Italian army during WWI.

Highlights

Take a cable car to the top of Marmalada for a spectacular bird’s-eye-view

Delve into Lagazuoi’s history by exploring its network of preserved WWI tunnels

Admire the changing guises of the mountains throughout the day

Kate Herz

Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation in the Dolomites and the Alps

There are many incredible places to stay in the Dolomites and the Alps. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

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Rosa Alpina

In the charming village of San Cassiano and sitting 1,537m above sea level is Rosa Alpina, a beautiful mountain retreat just 2.5 hours north of Venice. Each room has been individually designed and furnished with local antiques. You’re in the heart of the magnificent Dolomites and the hotel maintains a cosy alpine feel while offering guests the highest level of comfort and luxury. Be sure to treat yourself at St. Hubertus, the hotel’s three Michelin-starred restaurant – one of only a few restaurants in Italy with three stars. For a really special dining experience, be sure to reserve the chef’s table with a view into the kitchen. The wine bar offers a more informal atmosphere and on those chilly evenings, you can indulge with a traditional fondue. You’re ideally located to explore the mountains, and hikers, skiiers and climbers won’t be disappointed. If you’d rather sit back and relax, then unwind in the spa or enjoy a drink on the terrace looking out over the jaggedy peaks. There are two wellness areas, one for families and one for adults, so there is something for everyone.

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The Cristallo

The Cristallo has been welcoming guests to Cortina d’Ampezzo for over a century. The town has many claims to fame having hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956 and provided the backdrop for the films The Pink Panther, For Your Eyes Only and Cliffhanger. Situated on the Boite River in an alpine valley, Cortina has long been a popular skiing destination but it’s also an ideal base for hikers and those wanted to enjoy spectacular mountain scenery. Rooms are elegant and sophisticated with rich fabrics, hand decorated wall panels and parquet flooring. Most come with views of the surrounding parkland or of the mountains themselves. With four restaurants to choose from, there’s ample opportunity to sample cuisine from the local region and further afield. The circular Gazebo restaurant is surrounded by glass so you can watch the sky and the peaks change colour as the evening draws in. Make sure you spend an evening at La Stube 1872 restaurant, a celebration of traditional with its wooden walls and majolica stove and ingredients sourced from small local farms. For real relaxation, check into the spa or while away the hours on the terrace, covered in flowers during the summer and transformed into an ice rink in the winter.

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Ciasa Salares

Immersed in nature, Ciasa Salares is the only luxury gourmet hotel in the heart of the Dolomites, with four restaurants to be discovered, a cheese room and a chocolate room. Respect for the environment and the building itself, as well as the use of local resources, have all inspired the design of the hotel, which uses high-quality local woods, such as untreated fir, stone pine and larch. Each of the 47 rooms and suites has been individually decorated with the heritage touches and traditional decor that the hotel is known for. Elegant wood-panelled rooms boast textiles produced locally and the scents of untreated larch, fir and pine add to the extraordinary feeling of being surrounded by nature. At this family-run establishment, environmental awareness is coupled with personalised service. Settle in beside a cracking fire, enjoy views out over the brilliant green meadows and breathe in the fresh valley air. You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to dining options too. At the wine cellar restaurant, Cocun, you can enjoy excellent wines and dishes from around the world. Head out to the terrace and take a table at Infini where you’ll be treated to hearty home-style cuisine and mouthwatering light meals. Bona Luna is the ideal spot for everything from early-evening aperitifs to after-dinner drinks and the menu boasts a variety of Mediterranean dishes. Sori Restaurant dishes up healthy breakfasts, as well as a four-course evening meal menu. Take time out to rediscover yourself at Ega Wellness, where there are a number of rejuvenating and relaxing treatments to choose from. The spa features include an outdoor sauna, hot tub, Turkish bath, Finnish sauna and a solarium.

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