To come to the Dolomites you have to enjoy nature. It is a prerequisite. Besides the intrinsic beauty, there is a scent and ...

If asked about my favorite long distance trails in the US, my mind wanders to the likes of Wonderland, Timberline, and the Teton Crest. All three are beautiful, but that’s not why they stand out. The ...

On 10/12/2022 the two South Tyrolean mountain guides Simon Gietl and Andrea Oberbacher made the first ascent of Avatar, a new mixed climb up the NW Face of Sasso Pordoi in the Dolomites. Gietl had ...

While Cortina polishes its medals for the Winter Olympics in February, nearby Corvara quietly keeps its crown, with rolling ...

In Italy’s Dolomites, the ancient coral peaks glow pink at dawn and dusk in a rare natural phenomenon called the enrosadira – a magical moment that makes skiing here unforgettable. Maybe it's skiing ...

In the Dolomites, the remains of ancient reefs and marine sediments, it's easy to spot and find fossils. Since ancient times in the area, shepherds and farmers have found strange rocks in the pastures ...

These towering peaks in northern Italy hide a magical world of fairytales and legends – and could have been Tolkien’s blueprint for Middle Earth. The Italian Dolomites are rich in legends – dwarves, ...

Tour Hotel La Perla’s wine cellar, dine at its on-site Michelin-starred restaurant, and check out the owner’s motorcycle collection. Treat yourself to some apple strudel at Restaurant Col Druscié 1778 ...

A man whose body was found in the hunt for two British hikers who went missing in the Italian Dolomite mountains has been named by rescuers as Samuel Harris. Mr Harris, 35, and his friend Aziz Ziriat, ...