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OUR MAGICAL DOLOMITES
AND ITALIAN ALPS VACATIONS
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 We spoil our guests with some of the most beautiful panoramic views in the world. In this photo, one of our guests relaxes on the terrace of the Malga Ces with the Pale di San Martino mountain chain seen in the background and the town of San Martino di Castrozza just behind the tree line.
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WELCOME TO THE DOLOMITES AND THE ITALIAN ALPS: AN UNESCO, WORLD HERITAGE SITE!
The Italian Dolomites are one of the most beautiful mountain chains in the world. These wild and majestic, jagged alpine peaks erupt from the earth and seem frozen in mid-explosion among lush meadows, thick conifer forests, waterfalls, and mountain streams. The intense beauty and power of the Italian Dolomites have been known to produce tears of pure emotion in those who have had the privilege to experience them in person. Their magical, glowing, ever-changing hues of coral and rose are mesmerizing, and the sheer majesty of their existence will remain in your soul for a lifetime.
Did you know that these unique peaks began as coral reefs in an ancient sea? As the waters receded over millions of years, the elements shaped what emerged, resulting in the exquisite, jagged peaks we know today. In June of 2009, UNESCO recognized the Dolomites as treasures of humanity and declared them a World Heritage Site.
This incredibly beautiful and magical mountain chain is located just 110 km (68 miles) northwest of Venice in the South Eastern European, Tyrolean Alps in the visually exciting and emotionally inspiring Trentino/ Sud Tirol-Alto Adige region. One of the most famous chains of mountains in the Dolomites are the Pale di San Martino. These are the beautiful peaks that shelter one of the crown jewels of the Dolomites, the charming, and internationally renowned and acclaimed ski resort town, San Martino di Castrozza. This exquisitely beautiful town surrounded by stunningly majestic peaks has been Daniela Anderson's maternal family's vacation home for over 50 years, and currently serves as The Alpine Adventure Agency's homebase. San Martino di Castrozza and the Pale di San Martino are featured in all of our Dolomites vacations.
Unlike many other boutique tour companies offering trips based in the Italian Dolomites, we truly will immerse you into daily Italian life, not as a tourist, but as an extended member of our family, which has had an established presence in the Italian Alps for many generations and centuries. We'll take you to places where commercial tourism has not yet destroyed the native culture and where the locals welcome you into their families with open arms! We'll explore the rugged and natural beauty of our surroundings and the cultural traditions, artisanal products and unique wines and cuisine of the magical Trentino-Sud Tirol-Alto Adige region of Italy! We invite you to explore one of Italy's best kept secrets: the majestic alpine peaks, the charming townspeople, and the beautiful Tyrolean villages that dot the landscape of one of the most beautiful places on Earth, the Italian Dolomites! Welcome to Italy! We can't wait to meet you!
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 Front-facing view from the peak of Sass Pordoi. This location is included in our "Tour of the Dolomitic Passes." Photos: Daniela Anderson
 Two of Daniela's dearest friends, members of the Yodeling trio, the Beatrich, delight our guests with private performances and yodeling lessons. Photo: Daniela Anderson.
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 Daniela and some of her guests enjoying a "morning of splendor" in the magical and majestic Dolomites located in the Italian Alps. The location is the meadow on the edge of San Martino di Castrozza, the charming, renowned ski resort town located at the base of the Pale di San Martino mountain chain. San Martino di Castrozza is The Alpine Adventure Agency's homebase, and this is one of the meadows in which Daniela played daily as a child. A morning walk on the Strada Alta, an easy walking trail that meanders through the woods on the edge of town and spills into this meadow, is offered in all of our vacations based in San Martino. Welcome to Italy - We can't wait to meet you!! |
