The Dolomites

The Dolomites tower majestically to the south-east of the Etsch (Adige) and Eisack valleys. Called the "pale mountains" they glow like embers in the autum sunset. Formed from coral and chalk, nature has worked them to produce some of its most attractively bizzare architecture which has fired the imaginations of people since prehistoric times. Not surprisingly they are shrouded in legends and fairytales and feature in many old folk songs. Nowhere else will you find so many nature reserves in such a small area.