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Italy, a land of mountains Immense valleys surrounded by green fields, amazing mountain spires emerging through white clouds, clean waters…these are the Italian mountains. The perfect scenario for a vacation in any season. Italy boasts a charming environmental heritage to enjoy throughout the whole year and many tourist destinations where it is possible to live the extraordinary experience of coming into contact with nature. F
rom the Dolomites in Trentino-Alto Adige to the Alps of Piedmont, Valle d’Aosta and Lombardy, from the Alps of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia to the Apennines of Emilia Romagna and Tuscany, eventually reaching the impressive profile of Etna, Sicily. A mountain vacation is an unforgettable experience. Italy has high-quality tourist structures, perfect for family vacations as well as the more active holidays preferred by nature lovers.
There is a wide array of options that meet everyone's needs: hotels of various ratings, wellness centres, chalets, apartments, apartment hotels - everything you need to have an enjoyable mountain vacation surrounded by an extraordinary landscape.
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The Alps
The large European mountain range rises in the northernmost extremity of Italy, defining the geographical boundary. The imposing Alpine ridge passes through a number of regions, from Liguria to the Valle d’Aosta, Piedmont, Lombardy, Trentino Alto Adige, Veneto, and Friuli Venezia Giulia.
The Alps of Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta
The numerous tourist facilities equipped with winter sports apparatus, perfected for the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics, welcome the many enthusiasts who visit this area. The best known locations are Bardonecchia and Sestriere. The Valle d’Aosta is an outstanding destination for mountain enthusiasts, home as it is to Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and Gran Paradiso. Its best known location is Courmayeur.
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Alpine Foothills and Lombardy Alps
The Lombardy Alpine chain is characterized by high peaks and the presence of numerous glaciers. Large and important valleys, such as the Valtellina, divide the mountains, creating exceptionally beautiful landscapes, rich in watercourses, lakes, and woodland.
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The Dolomites
The Dolomites are on the eastern arm of the Alps, and extend through Trentino Alto Adige, and large areas of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place of amazing panoramas, with its characteristic pointed silhouettes, crags, sheer cliff faces, precipices, and valleys. The territory is also home to some of Italy’s best know skiing areas: Cortina, San Vito di Cadore, Val Gardena, Val di Fassa and many others.
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The Apennines
This mountain range unites the two extremities of Italy, from Liguria to Calabria, it passes through Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Lazio, Abruzzo, Campania, Basilicata and Molise. The mountains of the Apennines are not so high as the peaks of the Alps, but they are nevertheless home to some important skiing areas, such as Roccaraso, Campo Felice, and Rivisondoli. The thick vegetation and numerous watercourses help create exceptionally beautiful wild landscapes, which are also home to an abundant animal population.
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