Expert Travel Advice to Dolomite Region

• Hidden European Ski Resorts

  With the reputation, terrain, scenery, and ski legacy to pull the big crowds, it's not surprising that the best European resorts can be like an EU summit on steroids as schussers bold and beginner clamor for room to express themselves. To help solve this dilemma of the much-maligned crowded Continental ski experience, then, we give you three off-the-beaten-piste options to help you escape and discover a slice of real Europe. Away General

• Getting to Know Alta Badia

  Discover classic Euro skiing amongst the mighty granite steeples of the Italian Dolomites. Away Travel

• Hiking Italy's Dolomites

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• Top Ten Italy Classic Adventures

  Ski, Ride, or Raft Cortina. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Less-Extreme Rock Climbing Routes

  South Face, Italy. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Italy Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures

  Trek the Alta Via. Gorp Top Ten

• Italy's National Parks

  Bellunesi Dolomites. Gorp Travel

• Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

  Best Ski Resorts in Europe. Away Trip Idea

• These Boots are Made for Walking: Europe's Top Hikes

  The best places in the Old World to beat feet. Gorp Travel

• La Dolce Vita

  Italy's Top Ten Active Adventures. Gorp Travel