A unique mountain panorama: the Dolomites and the Dolomiti Superski network
The Dolomites boast a geological history spanning 200 million years. Their majesty has remained undiminished throughout this vast timescale. It's no wonder they are often described as "the most beautiful mountains in the world" or "Monti Pallidi" (Pale Mountains). Since 2009, they have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The mountains owe their name to the French geologist Déodat de Dolomieu, who researched and described the characteristic dolomite rock. Some of the most significant massifs include the Puez and Odle Group, the Catinaccio Group, the Sciliar Massif, the Sella Massif, and the Sesto Dolomites with the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. These giants continue to impress even in winter.
At 3,343 metres, the Marmolada, a glaciated mountain, is the highest peak in the Dolomites. Nestled within this breathtaking mountain panorama, between the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski resort in the Sesto Dolomites and Cortina d'Ampezzo, lie the 12 ski areas of Dolomiti Superski.
