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Land Adventures · Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto

Passo Falzarego: Where War Tunnels Meet Alpine Silence

At 2,105 meters the Passo Falzarego is a high-elevation stage where pale Dolomite towers, World War I tunnels, and short panoramic hikes meet. Discover why this pass is the best quick-hit alpine day in the Cortina area.

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Winter Sports · Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto

Ice and Stone: Climbing, Skiing and History on the Marmolada

Marmolada, the Dolomites’ highest peak, is where glacier ice, jagged dolomite, and wartime history meet — an alpine playground for skiers, mountaineers and history-minded hikers. This guide explains how to experience its summit, runs and cultural landscape safely and intelligently.

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Climbing Mountaineering · Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto

Climbing the Memory-Line: A Via Ferrata on Sass de Stria

Sass de Stria stitches together exposed Dolomite limestone, WWI galleries, and modern via ferrata hardware into an accessible, dramatic alpine day—ideal for adventurous hikers ready to trade a steep scramble for protected climbing and expansive mountain views.

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