Itinerary Details
1 Arrive Venice, Italy
Renowned for its jagged, snowcapped peaks, northeastern Italy’s Dolomites Mountain range is adored by mountaineers, culture-seekers and nature lovers alike. The region’s culture blends Italian and Austrian influences, a mix perhaps best reflected in its distinctive wines and cheeses. After touching down in Venice, settle in at your hotel in Cortina d’Ampezzo, an iconic resort town known as the “Queen of the Dolomites.”
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2 The Dolomites – E-Bike Mountain RideJoin your cycling guide for an e-bike ride along the Cortina-to-Calalzo path, a spectacular cycle trail that traces the route of a former railway across scenic bridges and winding mountain passes. Your e-bike does the work on the steeper climbs, allowing you to focus on the amazing views. Reach Malga Federa, a mountain farm with sweeping valley views. Then, hike onward to Lake Federa for more dramatic Dolomite panoramas. Hop back on your e-bike for the descent to Campo, a Ladin village with a unique Rhaeto-Romance language.
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3 Dolomites – Ladin Culinary AdventureDelve into the nuances of traditional Ladin cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. Join a local expert chef in their kitchen, where you learn to prepare mountain dishes such as canederli, strudel and gnocchi. Then, sample the local wine while you decide which dish is your new favorite.
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4 Dolomites – The Five TowersAscend along winding roads by Jeep and on foot for a view of five peaks so stunning UNESCO recognized them as part of the world’s natural heritage: the Cinque Torri (Five Towers). Then head to Rifugio Scoiattoli for a spectacular lunch set high on the slopes overlooking the Cinque Torri. Afterward, explore the open-air Museum of the Great War. Set at the foot of the Marmolada glacier, the museum commemorates the site of the war’s little-known high-altitude battles.
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5 Dolomites – Bounty of the MountainsHead to a traditional dairy farm just outside Cortina to see how fresh goat’s milk is lovingly transformed into the world’s finest ricotta. After a lunch featuring the farm’s products, tour the stables to see how these prized goats have been raised for countless generations. End with a taste of Agrigelato, a frozen local specialty made with farm-fresh eggs and milk.
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6 Depart VeniceMeals: