Carnival 2019 and Mardi Gras in the mountains of the Dolomites Carnival in Trentino, Alto Adige and Belluno is a very heartfelt feast: parades of allegorical floats, dances, theatrical performances, wooden masks, allegorical figures, and traditional costumes cheer on this party born to celebrate the end of winter Carnival in Trentino, Alto Adige, Belluno and Friuli is a very heartfelt event: parades of elaborate allegorical floats, dances, theatrical performances, wooden masks and old...
The Gross Glockner Duathlon event in Austria is an event which cannot be missed by any enthusiastic skier, snowboarder or mountain lover. The event will take place on 2. March with 10:00 am start at the Gross Glockner Heilingenblut area. For 51 years in a row the event has been organised and attended by many fine athletes and mountaineers. Only 29 days left before this unique event takes place at the Gross Glockner skiing area- which is known as the Top of Austria amongst skiing fans and...
From 8.- 10, February an Audi quattro Ski Cup, an international competition is organised by this car manufacturer. The event is staged at nine locations in 4 Alpine countries and the magnificent Alta Badia is one of the locations chosen to host this ski race. If you are interested to participate, you can contact the local tourist office for further details.
If you want to experience the Dolomites in winter in complete safety we advise you to contact a trained mountain- and ski guide. Alpine guides are the only professionals who can accompany individuals and teach them about climbing on high mountain terrain or about alpine skiing. Their training and professional practices are regulated by law and their qualifications are recognised internationally by all the nations that participate in the UIAGM (International Union of Mountain Guides). The...
Plan de Corones –a sunny ski mountain surrounded by peaks as far as the eye can reach, with some of the most innovative ski lift technology and endless variety of slopes for all levels of skiers. Lovers of international culture will find two true gems at Kronplatz: the Messner Mountain Museum, designed by star architect Zaha Hadid dedicated to the history of alpinism of the "King of the Eight Thousand" Reinhold Messner, and the new Lumen Museum, which presents mountain photography in all its...
