The Dolomites, one of the most beautiful
mountain landscapes in Europe
in the heart of fascinating
South Tyrol, consist of fossilized algae and
coral reefs. They are named after the geologist Deodat de Dolomieu and
are known for their bright white
mountain ranges of magnesian limestone.
The Dolomites became popular through legends and also Luis Trenker, the
famous film star who made legendary films about
the Dolomites, the
Gardena Valley and the Sassolungo.
Besides the high moutain ranges, the valleys of the Dolomites are
also beautiful: Val Badia, Val di Fassa, the Agordino valley and the
popular Val Gardena. The latter gained prestige on account
The population of the Dolomites valleys still speak an ancient
Romanic language: Ladin.
The numerous visitors to the Dolomites enjoy
long walks and well-prepared ski pistes.
In 2009 the Dolomites were
inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List of especially valuable
natural monuments worthy of protection.