There's skiing the Alps, and then there's skiing the Italian Alps.
Like EM Forster’s heroine, Lucy Honeychurch, who ventured to Italy to escape from her stifled middle class Victorian life and ‘find herself’ amongst the Duomo’s of Florence in ‘A Room With a View, I too headed to Italy for a change of scene. But I swopped the cathedrals of Florence for the towering Duomo’s of the Dolomites; with its pillars and colossal rock walls, which turn from grey to gold and red at dusk.
Modern day Bolzano presents a magical convergence of the area's rich, ancient past with its modern, vibrant present. One of the best times to visit is from mid-November through most of December, when the area is transformed into a winter wonderland and is bustling with visitors who come to experience the famous Christmas Market of Bolzano.
For outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the unique experience that traditional winter sports have to offer, snowshoeing is the perfect sport. Add in the magnificent natural beauty and perfect snow-covered terrain of the Dolomites, and you've got the perfect setting for an unforgettable snowshoeing adventure.
Dolomite Mountains is the only local company in the Dolomites specializing and providing unique experiences in adventure travel within one of the most beautiful natural settings on Earth. For over 15 years they have been crafting Dolomite adventures, helping travelers uncover the region’s true spirit. Customized guided and self-guided active trips and luxury and gourmet adventures take travelers off the beaten path for authentic experiences that reveal the real Dolomites.
Combine luxury living with all-day skiing, never descending the same piste twice (unless you want to). On the Dolomites Ski Safari Tour you'll ski 12 areas of the Dolomiti Superski region, skiing over seven days from Arabba to Alta Badia (or the other way) past glaciers, gorges, 16th century castels and plenty of superb mountain restaurants.
Good food and good skiing are the draw for a five-day ski trip to Italy's Dolomite Mountains.
Good food and good skiing are the draw for a five-day ski trip to Italy's Dolomite Mountains.
Dolomite Mountains is offering a Gourmet Ski Safari & Tour, skiing from mountain hut to mountain hut, with gourmet presentations prepared by Michelin-star chefs while traversing over four days, 12 distinct mountain ski areas.
PlanetSKI reporter, Katy Dartford, had been planning to hike, climb and run in the Dolomites. Not just any old route, but the Alta Via No1. Then the recent snow changed things a bit....
Among the world-class ski tours of the Dolomites, there are a few that shouldn't be missed. The following are our top three favorites, selected for their incredible skiing, breathtaking scenery, savory cuisine and fascinating history.
The trip begins and ends in Cortina d’Ampezzo and follows a route with relics from World War I, reaching heights of 2,752 meters...
Rates from Dolomite Mountains have never been lower for families.
Noi di On The Snow abbiamo chiesto agli addetti ai lavori di raccontarci come sono nate e come funzionano le loro attività, quali sono le loro vacanze preferite e quelle più richieste dai loro clienti. Abbiamo selezionato tre agenzie specializzate in neve e chiesto di raccontarci un po' il 'loro' dietro le quinte. Qui sotto si raccontano per noi: Agustina Lagos Marmol, managing director di Dolomite Mountains, agenzia dedicata unicamente alle Dolomiti con grande attenzione alle vacanze di lusso.
Yoga has become so popular in the U.S. in recent years that it was only a matter of time before the trend began to drive themed vacations. An option from Dolomite Mountains, a 15-year-old adventure travel company based in Italy, enables travelers to take part in a series of six-night retreats that combine hiking and yoga with a certified yoga master.
Dolomites, Italy – The silence of yoga joins the cacophony of yodels in the crown jewel of the Alps during 7 day / 6 night Dolomites Yoga Retreats with yoga master Egon Castlunger that can be arranged for the first time this year through Italy’s active travel leader, Dolomite Mountains srl.
For yoga devotees, the world is their oyster as more and more glamorous destinations offer yoga retreats that please all the senses as well as the spirit. Here's a 7 day / 6 night Dolomites Yoga Retreat with yoga master Egon Castlunger that can be arranged for the first time this year through Italy’s active travel leader, Dolomite Mountains srl.
The many diversions that make the Dolomites the ultimate vacation destination it is (be it winter, spring, summer or fall) include hiking, biking, skiing, climbing, photography and yoga programs where those who enjoy reaping the physical and mental health benefits of yoga can do so while immersed in the lap of luxury and in a level of beauty not exceeded anywhere on earth.
Yoga fans will like this seven-day getaway to Italy's Dolomite Mountains that features daily morning and afternoon classes with yoga master Egon Castlunger. Stay at the luxury Rosa Alpina Hotel & Spa in Alta Badia and strike those poses in the mountain air.
DOLOMITES, Italy, Jan. 17, 2012 -- The silence of yoga joins the cacophony of yodels in the crown jewel of the Alps during 7 day / 6 night Dolomites Yoga Retreats with yoga master Egon Castlunger that can be arranged for the first time this year through Italy's active travel leader, Dolomite Mountains srl.