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Italy’s DMCs share with DUCO tips on gastronomy, landscapes, and secret treasures
Italy is famous for many reasons, but one of the most important is its unmatchable cuisine. Luxury DMC Dolomite Mountains makes our mouths water with an introduction to casunziei pasta.
Which notable dish is not to be missed while in the Dolomites?
Casunziei. Mezzelune. Schlutzkrapfen. This half-moon pasta not only has a wide variety of names but is also one of the signature dishes in Northern Italy. Filled with everything from red beets and spinach to cheese, mushrooms, and meat, the dish has taken on a life of its own in the Dolomites. Cortina d’Ampezzo is famous for its Casunziei all’Ampezzana, filled with beetroot and served in butter with poppy seeds and parmesan cheese. Val di Fassa’s speciality, Casoncie da Fighes, uses rye flour for the pasta stuffed with figs. And South Tyrol is famous for their hearty Schlutzer, with a classic spinach and ricotta filling. From region to region, village to village, rifugio to rifugio and language to language, the wide variety of semi-circular ravioli are yours to discover… and even if you’re not entirely sure of what you ordered, rest assured that a fabulous meal will be set down in front of you.
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I.D.I. Travel brings us to new heights in the Dolomites, the heart of the Italian alps and perfect getaway for outdoor enthusiasts.
What makes this region so special?
Home to Italy’s most spectacular mountains, the Dolomites and the Alps, Trentino offers stunning views of Alpine terrain, three natural parks, and a widespread network of protected areas, valleys, rivers, and lakes.
When is the best time to visit?
Trentino is absolutely perfect both in summer and winter, and the most perfect time to visit actually depends on what you most want to do. In the summer you can enjoy a stroll through the woods, a dip in the lake, a jaunt on a bicycle, a night of stargazing, and for an exciting and unusual experience, a memorable mountain expedition along the Vie Ferrate. In the winter season, skiing and snowboarding are naturally the most popular activities on the snowy mountain slopes.
Do you have any particular or special related memories?
Last summer, I had an incredible trademark Trentino experience: climbing the Via Ferrata. I’d never in my life climbed while being harnessed to the steel cables along the stone face of the mountain, but this unique adventure felt even more special as I was immersed in the middle of spectacular Dolomites scenery. There are several routes with varying levels of difficulty for all types of climbers, so don’t worry if you’re a novice!
What role does nature play in the culture and economy of the region?
The Trentino-Alto Adige region is focused on eco-sustainability, green practices, and healthy outdoor activities. The landscapes themselves make you feel fit and at peace, and your views are always filled with beauty. In Trentino you can learn from our most precious resource, nature.
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The Dolomites are regularly touted as one of the most beautiful mountain landscapes on earth, so it should come as no surprise that they’ve been featured as the backdrop for many Hollywood films. Many prominent filmmakers have made movies here amidst the magnificent towering peaks and deep valleys. Luxury DMC Dolomite Mountains shares two of their favorites:
Cliffhanger (1993)
The Dolomites are prominently featured throughout this 1993 action film starring Sylvester Stallone. In fact, the Tofane Group was used to depict the climbing landscape of the Colorado Rockies in the USA! However, if you’ve visited the Dolomite Mountains before, you’ll be sure to recognize these peaks towering above Cortina d’Ampezzo to the west. Stallone is a mountain climber who gets mixed up in a plane heist. The film also stars John Lithgow and Janine Turner.
James Bond: For Your Eyes Only (1981)
The Dolomites’ winter ski resort Cortina d’Ampezzo is prominently featured in the 1981 James Bond spy film For Your Eyes Only, starring Roger Moore, Carole Bouquet, and Julian Glover. From an early meeting at the Olympic Ice Stadium, the Via dello Stadio which was built for the 1956 Winter Olympics, to a famous ski chase scene that includes Cortina’s Olympic Ski Jump and the Olympic Bobsleigh Run, you can’t not recognize Cortina in this film.
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“The Dolomites are a great combination with the art cities, Lake Garda, and Prosecco and wine areas. It doesn’t matter how active you are: the important thing is that you love nature and love to be outdoors with these beautiful mountains.”
Agustina Lagos Mármol