The Queen of the Dolomites is...
by lovecell
The Queen of the Dolomites is a massif that reaches 3342 m of altitude with the Punta Penta. This peak, together with Punta Rocca, forms the main range, which is east-west oriented. The Punta Ombretta and Sasso Vernale are not so well known but are still part of the Marmolada.
Words cannot describe the stateliness of the Marmolada: only when you are face to face, you can feel the fascination of the highest mountain in the Dolomites, a massif that towers over Rocca Pietore and Agordino.
Summer and winter are almost the same here: skiing lovers can practise their favourite sport practically all year long on the big glacier of Punta Rocca and there is also a Summer Skiing School.
Bolzano belonged to Tyrolian...
by billus
Bolzano belonged to Tyrolian Counts, Bishops of Trento , Bavarian and Napoleonic regimes, lastly Italy. There are only three people who understand the South Tyrol problem. One is dead, one went mad, and the other is me. But I've forgotten.
Packing List
by lovecell
I didn't have no hiking shoes, but I brought a very good pair up there!!!
You need them! Look at what mountains you gonna climb!!!!! so don't be stupid, to go with your dancing shoes... ;-)
Bolzano-Bozen duomo, dom, cathedral.
by hundwalder
The city square of Bolzano is built around the duomo, which is typical of cities in this part ot Europe. More details on the duomo later.
Use this photo to find Bolzano's very helpful tourist information center, because it was taken from in front
of the center. A free map shows the locations of the sites. The city square is a pleasant short walk
( about 500 meters ) from the train station. Follow the signs to the centro or centrum.
Trentino-Alto Adige is a fascinating region of Italy that except for its excellent ski resorts is mostly overlooked by the tourism experts and by most tourists.
View the mountains around Canazei
by dabidc
There is a bus service along the Val di Fassa, the service originates in Trento. I travelled from Pozza to Canazei, which appears to be the largest village in the valley.
It is well served by hotels, cafes and shops. The plan was to take the cable car to Col di Rosc, to walk and or take photos. The path to the Rifugio Belvedere was easy going but with wet snow in places.
The weather allowed several photos to be taken and I ended up with a panorama of views. These will follow.
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Basic room
Picture taken by Maurizioago - grazie!!
Market Day
Bolzano main square
