The Dolomites

MountainItalyUNESCO World Heritage

A dramatic range of pale limestone peaks, spires and plateaus in the northern Italian Alps, celebrated for its via ferrata and alpenglow.

Highlights

Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Via ferrata routes
Alpine lakes

At a glance

Type: Mountain
Country: Italy
Region: South Tyrol
Continent: Europe
Best seasons: summer, autumn, winter

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