21 awe-inspiring photographs to make you want to visit the Dolomites

By James Rushforth
3 February 2018 2 minute read

James Rushforth, Dolomites expert and author of two Cicerone guidebooks to the area, chooses 21 photos that will make you want to add the Dolomites to your wishlist. The Dolomites are the perfect adventure playground - with walks, treks, climbs and via ferratas for all levels. These pictures may go some way in explaining why Cicerone has six guidebooks just to this area.

157 The South Faces Of The Tre Cime Di Lavaredo Reflected In Lago Di Antorno — The South Faces Of The Tre Cime Di Lavaredo Reflected In Lago Di Antorno

147 The Sun Rises Behind The Five Towers Of Cinque Torri During The Autumn — The Sun Rises Behind The Five Towers Of Cinque Torri During The Autumn

086 Spectacular Geology On Sentiero Astaldi — Spectacular Geology On Sentiero Astaldi

126 The Sun Sets On The North Faces Of The Tre Cime Di Lavaredo — The Sun Sets On The North Faces Of The Tre Cime Di Lavaredo

125 Watching The Milky Way From Rifugio Locatelli — Watching The Milky Way From Rifugio Locatelli

141 Spectacular 360 Degree Views Await On The Summit Ridge Of Monte Chiadenis — Spectacular 360 Degree Views Await On The Summit Ridge Of Monte Chiadenis

009 There Are Excellent Views Throughout Route 7 Particularly Towards The North And Sassolungo — More Excellent Views (We'd Better Not Use Spectacular Again)

100 A Group Crossing The Famous Bridge On Ivano Dibona Used In Sylvester Stallones Cliffhanger Film — The Famous Bridge On Ivano Dibona Was Used In Sylvester Stallone's Cliffhanger Film

084 Entering The Grotta Di Tofana — Entering The Grotta Di Tofana

082 Tofana Di Rozes As Seen From Lago Limides — Tofana Di Rozes As Seen From Lago Limides

071 A Solider Stands Guard At Cinque Torri During The Touching History Event — A Solider Stands Guard At Cinque Torri During The Touching History Event

056A Sunrise On The Summit Of Sass Di Stria — Sunrise On The Summit Of Sass Di Stria

054 The Enjoyable Suspension Bridge Provides A Welcome Relief From The Steep Terrain Of Cesare Piazzetta — The Enjoyable Suspension Bridge Provides A Welcome Relief From The Steep Terrain Of Cesare Piazzetta

052 The long iron ladder is part of a Via Ferrata route — The long iron ladder is part of a Via Ferrata route

034 Ascending The 10M Ladder Just Before Beginning The Descent Towards Forcella De Putia — Ascending The 10M Ladder Just Before Beginning The Descent Towards Forcella De Putia

025 The Storm Approaches Sassolungo As Viewed From The Alpe Di Siusi — The Storm Approaches Sassolungo As Viewed From The Alpe Di Siusi

023 The Beautiful And Dramatic Odle Geisler Ridge Line With Sass Rigais Visible At The Back — The Beautiful And Dramatic Odle Geisler Ridge Line With Sass Rigais Visible At The Back

019 Superb Views Over To Sassolungo The Sella And Lago Fedaia — Superb Views Over To Sassolungo The Sella And Lago Fedaia

005 There Are Sections Of Unprotected Scrambling Throughout The Routes — You'd Be Grinning If You Were In The Dolomites On a Sunny Day

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