NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC - Take a ski safari across the Dolomites—home of the 2026 Winter Olympics

“You have the Italian, Austrian, and Ladin cultures all blended in this area. So, when you go skiing, you can see a little bit of the difference,” says Agustina Lagos Marmol, founder of  Dolomite Mountains , known for creating custom outdoor experiences. Raised in Patagonia, she's committed to preserving the region's unique mountain culture, and ensuring her company's impact remains positive for generations to come. Dolomite Mountains is a member of  The Long Run , a collection of purpose-driven tourism businesses, and it offsets the direct impact of its activities by supporting conservation projects in  Val di Fiemme  and mitigates the indirect impact of its guests by contributing to the  Amazon River  conservation project in Brazil. They aim to be a  climate-positive company  by 2030.

Marmol explains, “It's still very local if you go with the right people. We work a lot with the community, and I don't think you see that in any other place—that it's still very family-run.” The alpine inns here offer incredible views and elevated cuisines—a fusion of flavors from the different Italian, Austrian, and Ladin cultures found in these valleys. In Cortina, you must try  casunziei,  its signature dish of beetroot ravioli. In the Ladin-speaking Val Gardena valley of South Tyrol, apple strudel is king. In Alto Adige, warm up with canederli , traditional bread dumplings influenced by its Austrian neighbors.   

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