• Lago di Carezza - Arrive at the enchanting Lake Carezza, renowned for its crystal-clear emerald waters, lush forests, and stunning views of the Dolomites and the Latemar Mountain range. The guide will share the legend of the lake and its nymph, as well as the origin of its Ladin name, Lec de Ergobando, meaning the rainbow lake. Enjoy a leisurely walk around the lake’s shore and capture breathtaking photos.
• Carezza - Departing from Lake Carezza, travel over the Costalunga Pass. The journey includes a drive past the iconic Grand Hotel Carezza (approximately 30 minutes). Built in the 19th century, this was the first luxury hotel in the area along the Great Dolomites Road, established in the early 1900s to boost tourism in the Dolomites. Despite its glamorous history and notable guests like Winston Churchill, Empress Sissi of Austria, and Agatha Christie, the hotel has lost its allure and was recently embroiled in a scandal. The guide will share intriguing stories and gossip about it. Bid farewell to Alto Adige and welcome Trentino!
• Vigo di Fassa - Continue the tour into the heart of Val di Fassa (about a 20-minute drive), known in traditional legends as the Land of Salvans, the original inhabitants of the Ladin Valleys. Stop in the picturesque village of Vigo to visit the Museum of Ladin Culture, learning about this ancient community, its traditions, and language.
• Fassa Valley - After the museum visit, pause at a local Agriturismo - Farmstead for a tasting of regional products (charcuterie of cold cuts, cheeses) with beverages.
• Passo Pordoi - Depart Val Di Fassa, crossing the border between Trentino and Veneto, and ascend a steep, winding road (27 bends in total) to reach the Pordoi Pass (7,345 feet - 2,239 meters). The guide will recount the history of the pass, known as one of the toughest stages of the renowned Giro d’Italia – an internationally acclaimed road cycling competition – and the cyclist Fausto Coppi, as well as its role in the Yellow Line battlefront during WWI. Enjoy free time to take a modern cable car, which in just 4 minutes ascends to 9,678 feet - 2,950 meters. At the top, find a terrace nestled among the mountains, where on a sunny day, you can relax on a deck chair while taking in a stunning 360-degree view of the Dolomites’ major peaks: Marmolada, Pale di San Martino, Sassolungo, the southern reaches of Ortles, Cevedale, and the Swiss and Austrian Alps. The cable car operates from mid-May to mid-October and from Christmas to Easter.
• Passo Sella - Leaving Passo Pordoi, continue exploring the magnificent Dolomites by driving to the Sella Pass (about 30 minutes), where you can admire the majestic Sassolungo (10,436 feet - 3,131 meters), the most famous mountain in Gardena Valley. The English-speaking guide will explain the formation of the Dolomites and what makes them distinct and unique from the Alps.
• Ortisei - Return to Alto Adige and head towards Ortisei (about a 40-minute trip), a charming mountain village in Gardena Valley, at the heart of the UNESCO Heritage site of the Dolomites and the birthplace of Giorgio Moroder, the father of Disco Music. Ortisei is also renowned for its centuries-old wood carving tradition and as one of the Ladin Valleys in Alto Adige. Enjoy a discovery walk with the guide and some free time before returning to Bolzano.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• English speaking guide
• Snacks
• Entrance fees to the Ladin Museum

• Extra beverages and food
• Gratuities
• Cable car tickets

Experience the stunning vistas of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites by traversing three regions. Discover the rich legends and myths that reveal the ancient language and culture of the Ladini people, whose history predates the Roman conquest. Marvel at the impressive mountain passes and peaks, and indulge in tasting local delicacies, offering a full immersion into Ladini tradition and culture. A tour that delights all five senses!

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