Dolomites
Proper noun
Meaning
Dolomites pl (plural only)
(geography) A section of the Alps in north-eastern Italy.
Synonym: Dolomite Mountains
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A mountain in the Dolomites, Italy, dressed in the late summer colours.
Geography The region is commonly divided into the Western and Eastern Dolomites, separated by a line following the Val Badia – Campolongo Pass – Cordevole Valley (Agordino) axis.
One day, we were enjoying the beautiful Lake Como, and the next day we're up in the Dolomites.
This trip delivers endless opportunities for fresh-air thrills, from Austria's country to flower-carpeted meadows in Italy's Dolomites, fairy-tale castles in Germany's Bavaria, cut-glass peaks in Switzerland's Berner Oberland, and France's Mont Blanc.
Discover Italy’s beautiful hidden gem, with breathtaking views set against the dramatic backdrop of the Dolomites.
Hiking the Tre Cime di Lavaredo in the Italian Dolomites.