A traveler who has visited all the other mountain-regions of Europe, and remains ignorant of the scenery of the Dolomite Alps, has yet to make acquaintance with Nature in one of her loveliest and most fascinating aspects.
– John Ball
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One of the greatest parts about the Dolomites the combination of beauty and peace the area provides. While never too far from a town or rifugio, you can still spend entire days in an epic wilderness without seeing a soul. Here are a few of my favorite spots in the Dolomite Alps!