This is what most people who have been in the presence of these gigantic rock formations say. Compared to other mountains: brighter, more colorful, more monumental, and seeming to be architecturally inspired. Formed 200 millions years ago out of the primeval ocean, today they reach 3,000 metres into the sky. Déodat de Dolomieu (1750-1801) discovered and defined the unique composition of the stone, giving the mountains their name. Now they are among the UNESCO nominees for consideration as natural heritage sites.
TECHNICAL CARD
Total length: 82.5 km
By ski: 31 km
By lifts: 18 km
By horse-drawn sleigh: 1.5 km
By skibus: 32 km
Starting time: 9.00 a.m.
Route time: 7 hours (including lunch-break)
Best period: February-March
The Great War ski-tour is the latest winter news if you happen to ski in the Dolomites. The itinerary runs across the Dolomite frontline and around Col di Lana, the bloody hill, symbol of the Great War. Emplacements, tunnels and loopholes built by the Italian , Austro-Hungarian, and German troops during the First World War are encountered on the way.
This historic itinerary will lead you across spectacular landscapes, among the most stunning peaks of the Dolomites: Civetta, Pelmo, Cinque Torri, Tofana, Lagazuoi, Conturines, Settsass, Sassongher, and Marmolada. The Great War tour is accessible to all, adults and children alike, and to snowboarders as well.
