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The Dolomites: Live from Rifugio Lagazuoi

April 8, 2013 by
Rifugio Lagazuoi Cable Car

At 2752m, the Dolomites look stunning from Rifugio Lagazuoi - especially with hot chocolate! Tony and Helen Page take the cable car to Rifugio Lagazuoi, built in 1965 by mountain tour guide Ugo Pompanin (and still managed by his family). From its terrace at 2,752m, you can get a stunning 360-degree panorama over the Dolomites, and the strüdel and hot chocolate is pretty good too! "Well, we're on top of the Italian mountains now (Ed: The Dolomites) and this is the Rifugio Lagazuoi and … [Read more...]

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The Dolomites: Live from Cortina d’Ampezzo

April 6, 2013 by
Cortina d'Ampezzo

Winter sports, Apres-ski, James Bond film set - but even in Summer Cortina is not to be missed Cortina d'Ampezzo is the jewel of the Dolomites, the Italian mountain range that's just a few hours away from Venice. More famous as a winter ski resort and setting for James Bond films, Tony and Helen Page found it well worth visiting in summer, and a good base for exploring the picturesque Alpine region. "The clouds are coming in, it's late afternoon and here we are in Cortina d'Ampezzo. (Someone … [Read more...]

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Cortina d’Ampezzo – Italy’s Most Famous Ski Resort

October 30, 2012 by
Cortina d'Ampezzo town centre

Cortina d'Ampezzo - Italy's Most Fashionable Ski Resort: As the host to the 1956 Winter Olympics, Cortina d'Ampezzo is Italy’s most famous ski resort.  This charming alpine town, located in the heart of the Dolomites, is also a fashionable resort that attracts just as many visitors during the summer months, as we found out during our September visit. The road to Cortina d'Ampezzo gives you a preview of what you expect in this town. Cortina d'Ampezzo is surrounded by the Dolomites and … [Read more...]

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