The Italian Dolomites are a treasure trove of beautiful scenery and outdoor adventures, including these natural pools that ...

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They’ve been experimenting with using lifts to access the Italian Alps on their doorsteps since before WWII. In fact, Italy’s first official chairlift opened here in 1946.

The Swiss get all the credit for the Alps, which is a shame, because the Italian Alps are ridiculously pretty. They’re particularly spectacular in the Dolomites, a range of 18 peaks in the ...

Take a ski safari across the Dolomites—home of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The fastest skiers in the world are celebrated in Italy’s northern Alps, but anyone can ski here.

There has never been a better time visit the Dolomites in the Italian Alps, with new luxury hotels and loads of recent renovations. The 7 Best Hotels in the Dolomites ...

“When the Alps grew, the Dolomites were at sea level and were pushed up, so the rock you’re skiing around was once a coral reef with a few hills on top that were islands. If you’re lucky you ...

This story was created with the support of Sensoria Dolomites. Published in the Alps guide 2024, distributed with the May 2024 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK).

Until I finally experienced Italy’s Dolomite Alps and found my true home. ... This part of the Dolomites is less developed and a bit more rugged, but it’s got great downhill skiing.

Winter in Italy means one thing: ski season.Every year, Italians—but also plenty of international visitors—plan their getaways around the snowfall that hits the Dolomites and the Alps in the ...