Trek stories: Trails and Tales from Dolomites 🇮🇹 |
Winding your way through the Trentino Dolomites isn’t just a walk in the mountains—it’s a thrilling blend of rugged trails, hidden waterfalls, and unforgettable alpine charm. Eloise recently joined our hiking trip in this stunning UNESCO World Heritage region, navigating through forests, steep mountain passes, and postcard-worthy views. 🏞️
In this week's Trek Stories, she shares the most awe-inspiring moment of her journey, the challenges of tackling those famously steep Dolomite trails, and why a good camera might be your best travel companion. Thinking about exploring northern Italy’s wild side? Let’s hear from someone who’s just come back! 🥾
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🏔 What was the most breathtaking moment of the trip for you, and how would you describe the Dolomites to someone who has never been? |
"The most breathtaking moment of the trip was reaching the waterfall at the top of the Rabbi Valley. 🤩😳 It was one of the longer journeys of our week so it felt like a big beautiful reward to reach the top of the valley and see one of the most beautiful waterfalls of my life!
Trentino is a beautiful area with so many valleys and mountains that all have distinct personalities. There are countless different animals, plants and views to admire. 🌱🦔 I have never seen a landscape similar to this in the UK so it was definitely worth flying there to visit for this experience.😍"
🌄 The Rabbi Valley is part of the Stelvio National Park—Italy’s largest nature reserve! It’s home to marmots, golden eagles, and even alpine ibexes. 🦌 The Dolomites themselves are over 250 million years old and were once underwater! 🤯
💎 The word “Dolomites” comes from the French geologist Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu, who first studied the region’s unique pale rock.
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💪 What was one challenge you faced during the adventure, and how did you overcome it? Would you have done anything differently in preparation? |
"The biggest challenge of this adventure was the steepness of the hills! 😬The Dolomites have famously steep mountains. We overcame this by working as a team to keep a good pace and a happy atmosphere with jokes, flasks of tea, and great snacks. 🍵😄
I did not actively prepare for this trip, and I did not need to do any planning because our guide had a brilliant itinerary laid out. The only thing that would really make a difference would be to train some fitness. This trip is suitable for beginners, but as with any physical activity, the fitter you are the easier it will be!" 💪
➡️ Some Dolomite trails have an incline of over 30%, making them perfect training for more intense alpine adventures. But don’t worry—Trentino has over 5,800 km of marked trails for all skill levels! 🏃♀️
🤫 Pro tip: Stop for a merenda (snack break)—many trailside huts offer fresh strudel, polenta, or speck sandwiches! 🍰
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Eloise taking on the steep mountains like a pro 😎
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🥾 What’s one piece of gear you couldn’t have done without? |
"I could not have done this trip without my camera! 📷 The landscapes are so epic that people would not believe what I saw unless I could show them myself. Our guide brought his drone and I thought this was an amazing idea, he got some of the best shots of the week!" 🌄
🔶 The Dolomites are famous for a phenomenon called “enrosadira” when the mountain peaks glow pink and orange at sunset and sunrise due to the mineral-rich rock. It’s a dream for photographers! 😍
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The stunning Lake Garda 🤗
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🤔 What advice would you offer to future travellers considering this hiking trip? |
"I would highly recommend this trip (us too! 🤭) – I advise you to make the most of being in the area by trying the local cuisine while you are in Trentino. The local wine and olive oil are world famous, and there are many brilliant restaurants and shops in Trento to spend your time enjoying in the evening."
🍽 Trentino is known for its crisp white wines like Müller-Thurgau and Nosiola, and traditional alpine cuisine - a mix of Italian and Germanic heritage.
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Group pic from our March 2025 trip 🥰
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😌 If you had to sum up your experience in three words, what would they be? |
"Adventurous, non-stop, breathtaking.🥰"
🏔 The Dolomites were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009 for their unique geological structure, vertical walls, and scenic value.
😇 Feeling inspired by Eloise’s journey? Lace up your boots and join us for your own unforgettable adventure in Trentino!
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🚀 If you'd love to start planning your next adventure, we are here for you, just text Giulia on WhatsApp and she'll help you out 🥰👇
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