Only a few days and I’ll be back to my beloved Dolomites. I confess that while I was struggling with the heat in South East Asia (not that I got much relief once back in Milan, except it’s a little less humid) and an environment where I often felt uncomfortable, I couldn’t help longing for the mountains.
Stunning-Dolomites
My birthday is rapidly approaching and I was looking for a nice place to celebrate. I hadn’t thought at the Dolomites in the first place since I was there last year. But then, I got an invitation to take part to a blog trip in the enchanting Alpe di Siusi (one of the loveliest mountain resorts in Italian Sudtirol) starting the following day and I though it was a sign of fate.
I can go to the Dolomites time and again, never feeling tired of the stunning mountain views
I’ll first spend a few days by myself, this time in Val di Tires, and then join the rest of the group in Castelrotto, starting point of the Alpe di Siusi blog trip.
I’ve been to Val di Tires before, but only for a single day walk and I’d like to discover more hikes in that area, offering awesome views on the Catinaccio mountain range.
I know rather well, instead, the Alpe di Siusi, where I’ve been a few times already. You might wonder, then, why joining a blog trip in an area where I’ve been many times? Simply because I love it, can go time and again and never feel tired of the amazing mountain views you can get from there.
Alpe di Siusi, View on the Sasso Piatto
I was also intrigued by the style of the trip, a real mountain trip. We’ll be sleeping in a 4-beds dormitory in a typical mountain hut, having a few hikes, experiencing paragliding (it will be my second paragliding experience and I can’t wait for that!), tasting schnapps (thanks god, after hiking), meeting the first Italian coffee sommelier (now, that’s an interesting concept) and more surprises. Alpe di Siusi as it can be experienced at its best: simply and naturally.
My hiking books and maps are ready, and I’ll have plenty of time during the journey by train from Milan to Bolzano to decide which trails I’d like to explore.
If you fancy to virtually join my wild rambling in the Dolomites, you can follow the #1step2dolomites (for my personal journey) and #explorealpedisiusi on Twitter.
More reading: 5 Reasons to Spend Winter in the Dolomites
Simon is the publisher and editor of WIld About Travel, where she writes about her travel experiences and shares her photography. A travel addict and social media enthusiast, she is wild about nature and wilderness, as well as art, culture and good food.
Nice photos from the Dolomites, in Northern Italy!
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Hi Simon, we too are looking forward to soon having you here on the Alpe di Siusi! Everything is ready … but I think I will need a schnapps before rather than after paragliding!
My hiking boots are excited at the very thought! Never been properly up to the Dolomites, just the upper Lakes and that was stunning. Some places do call you back. I feel that with Tavira in the Eastern Algarve, but rugged alpine beauty- that’s something else.
Have a great trip.
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LOL! And my hiking boots are ready, close to the door
The Dolomites are truly a special place, and I guess whoever went there once will come back.
I’m glad you feel great at home, Simon! And I’m envious about that feeling.
Have fun!
Thank you, Juno. I sometimes feel guilty towards all my friends from Asia. I wish I could have appreciated more SE Asia
Really looking forward to meeting you on this wonderful trip to Alpe di Siusi(and to toasting to our birthdays of course!) Katharina
Same here, Katharina! It’s so nice having our birthday the same day!
I do love Asia for its culture(s) but don’t cope with the humidity at all and always long for the mountains. I’ve only made one visit to the Dolomites – to do some via ferrata based out of Cortina – but loved it so much I must go back. Looking forward to hearing more about Sudtirol!
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Stay tuned, Natasha. Sudtirol is just a couple of days away and I’ll share more about one of my favorite places in the world.
Ah the beautiful Dolomites! What a wonderful place to celebrate a birthday than somewhere you love. The Dolomites have quickly risen very high on my list of places I must go!
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You should go, Debbie. The Dolomites are such a special place that you would love them. And they are wonderful at any season, in a different and fascinating way.
Oh, Leigh, a trip to the Dolomites doesn’t have to be expensive. Just take a flight to Milan and I’ll bring you there at little cost (train+bus+cheap mountain hotels/huts). I’m sure you would fall in love!
We are so much alike. I also don’t do well with the heat and feel very much at home in the mountains. I wish a trip to the Dolomites was easier and cheaper but I’ll get there sometime in the next few years. Have a great time and I’ll keep an eye out for your posts.
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