Luxury tours to the Dolomites
and the Alps made 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
Melania Siriu
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in the Dolomites and the Alps
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When to visit
The Dolomites can be visited year-round. If you’re looking for an active holiday with hiking, mountain and biking then summer is the best time to visit. (June to September). In July the flowers are blossoming and the pastures are colourful. In Fall there are beautiful colours and in spring as the snow melts and the trails re-open for hiking and cycling.
In winter (December to March) the Italian alps turn ski resorts and offer other winter activities.
Hiking and mountain biking
June-September
Blossoming flowers
July
Colourful autumn leaves
September-November
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Jacada has done it again! Our trip to Italy was awesome! So many great things. Of course I believe Italy never disappoints. But Jacada made this an extra special trip. The choice of hotels were amazing!!!!! The Bellevue Syrene was stunning and the view was incredible! Our 5th trip with Jacada! They always make our trip so special and memorable.…
2 week trip to Italy with stops in 5 different hotels. Very day was smooth and on schedule. The hotel venues were all spectacular with great service. Jacada and their in country services were exceptional
Wonderful trip. Big WOW! Jacada is the best company we've ever used. Everything was scheduled and worked seemlessly. Top quality all the way. Will definitely use again.
Murray and Rita were very helpful with suggestions for our two trips we took this year. Much thought was put into the services/excusions. We have used Jacada for many trips and will continue to have them help plan future ones.
Well designed trip around what we wanted to do with our kids. Will definitely use Jacada Travel again! James and Rita did an amazing job.
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