The Dolomite Mountains are a group of spectacular peaks that make up the Eastern Range of the Alps in Northeast Italy.  The limestone peaks of the range are famous for their vivid coloring at sunrise and sunset.  The highest peak in the Dolomites, the Marmolada rises to about 10,964 ft/3,342 m, and still has glaciers.  The Dolomites are ideal for mountain climbing and skiing, but it's a great place to also take part in hiking, cycling on the surrounding roads, and visiting the villages and towns that lay in the shadows of the Dolomites. They are simply picturesque.  Towns can range from small farm villages to resort/vacation cities, such as Cortina d'Ampezzo and San Cassiano.  You can everything from quaint agriturismos, mountain refugios, to high-end hotels and resorts. LEARN MORE