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    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 Italian Alps
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    Hiking and climbing

    Exploring these peaks is an outdoor-lover's dream

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    Ancient architecture

    Discover cities filled with castles and cathedrals

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    Glistening glaciers

    Hike along beautiful trails beneath mighty glaciers

    Experience the majesty of Marmolada

    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 ethereal 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 enthrall 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.

    When it comes to hiking in the Dolomites, all the peaks are a joy to discover but the highest, Marmolada, 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 Marmolada for a spectacular bird’s-eye-view

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

    Admire the changing guises of the mountains throughout the day as the light shifts

    Take your pick of some of our favourite luxury hotels offering you memorable and unique stays in this beautiful part of Italy

    The Dolomites make for an unparalleled luxury escape, where dramatic limestone peaks and pristine alpine lakes create a breathtaking natural masterpiece. This region offers both exhilarating adventure and luxurious comfort. There's so much to do there, think gourmet dining in mountain refugios and exploring the exhilarating via ferrata, and much more.

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    Kate Herz

    Senior 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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    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.

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    Hiking and mountain biking

    June-September

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