Dolomiti Superski
The Dolomites

The Dolomites

UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Dolomites, located in the northern part of Italy, span the provinces of Trentino and Belluno, as well as the autonomous province of South Tyrol. Part of the Alpi Sud-orientali, the Dolomites are primarily composed of Dolomite rock, a dense, granular mineral made up of calcium and magnesium carbonate. This explains the distinctive light white-grey hue of the mountains, often referred to as the "Pale Mountains" or "White Mountains."

Geographically, the Dolomites cover an area of approximately 142,000 hectares and are bordered to the north by the Alpi Aurine, to the east by the Alpi Carniche, to the south by the Prealpi Vicentine, and to the west by the Dolomiti di Fiemme and Alpi Sarentine. To the north, they are enclosed by the towns of Brunico and Dobbiaco, to the east by Belluno, to the south by Trento and Borgo, and to the west by Bolzano, Chiusa and Bressanone.

The Dolomites' unique and stunning landscape, characterised by jagged peaks, picturesque valleys and rolling pastures, led UNESCO to designate them a World Heritage Site on 26 June 2009. Among the region's many natural wonders, the Alpe di Siusi, Europe's largest high-altitude pasture, stands out as a particularly remarkable feature of this extraordinary mountain range.

The 24 mountain ranges of the Dolomites include, among others, the Sella, Sassolungo, and Sasso Piatto, the Parco Naturale Sciliar-Catinaccio, as well as Puez-Odle, Latemar, Civetta, Tofana, and the Dolomiti di Sesto. Several of these peaks rise above 3,000 meters, with the Marmolada, or Punta Penia, being the highest mountain in the Dolomites at 3,342 meters. This is also home to the only glacier in the region.

The most well-known valleys within the Dolomites, in addition to the Valle Isarco, include Val Gardena, Val Badia, Val di Fassa, and the Val di Fiemme. From these four valleys, there is direct access to one of the most impressive ski circuits in the Dolomites, the Sellaronda. Perfectly groomed slopes and numerous lift systems enable skiers to complete a full circuit around the Sella massif in a single day. Throughout the day, skiers are treated to breathtaking views of the unique mountain panorama that the Dolomites are famous for.

In addition, experiencing the beautiful, snow-covered nature is also the main focus in all 12 ski resorts that are part of the Dolomiti Superski winter sports region, with a total of 1,200 kilometres of slopes.

Finally, it is important to mention the typical warm hospitality with which all guests are welcomed and cared for in the Dolomites. In many of the accommodations, often run by generations of families, the Ladin language is still spoken.