Webinar: Expert Advice on Hiking the Dolomites

Thinking about hiking in the Dolomites but not sure where to start? This in-depth webinar is hosted by two of our most experienced walking experts, Fiona Marshall and John Millen, who share over 60 years of trail knowledge between them. Designed to help you feel confident and inspired about planning your Dolomites hike, this session explores what it is really like to walk among the dramatic peaks, alpine meadows and historic trails of Italy's most iconic mountain range.

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About the Dolomites

Although not exceptionally high by alpine standards (the highest peak, Marmolada, reaches 3,342m), the Dolomites are among the most striking mountains in Europe. Coloured in weathered hues of rose, yellow, white and grey, they rise in steep spires of fantastic form. Below lie bright green meadows alive with wildflowers throughout summer, while the lower valleys offer orchards, vineyards and a patchwork of cultivated fields.

The region is steeped in history. The Dolomites were heavily fought over during the First World War, and the fighting even changed the shape of some of the mountains. The area also sits on a fascinating cultural divide — Italian in name, but with strong Austrian and Ladin influences. Around 40,000 Ladins, an ethnic group speaking an ancient Latin dialect, call this region home, and their traditions are visible in the elaborately painted buildings and carved woodwork of towns like Campitello. The semi-autonomous region of Alto Adige adds yet another layer to this rich cultural landscape.

The Dolomite peaks are gigantic, chiselled monuments to the powerful forces of glacial erosion, formed from thick layers of the mineral dolomite originally deposited on the floor of an ancient sea. Continuous sheer cliffs flank most of the peaks, making this one of the most visually dramatic walking destinations anywhere in the world.