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Trento & the Dolomites
Why Go?
While they're not Italy's tallest mountains, the Dolomites' red-hued pinnacles are the coun-
try's most spectacular, drawing a faithful fan club of hikers, skiers, poets and fresh-air fan-
ciers for at least the last few centuries.
Protected by seven natural parks, the two semi-autonomous provinces of Trentino and
Alto Adige offer up a number of stunning wilderness areas, where adventure and comfort
can be found in equal measure. Wooden farmhouses dot vine- and orchard-covered valleys
and the region's cities - the southerly enclave of Trento, the Austro-Italian Bolzano and the
very Viennese Merano - are easy to navigate, cultured and fun. From five-star spa resorts
to the humblest mountain hut, multi-generational hoteliers combine genuine warmth with
extreme professionalism.
Nowhere are the oft-muddled borders of Italy's extreme north reflected more strongly
than on the plate: don't miss out on tasting one of Europe's fascinating cultural juxtaposi-
tions.
When to Go
Jan Grab a bargain on the slopes after the Christmas high.
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