TRENTO – ALTO ADIGE
The Trentino-Alto Adige region consists of two culturally distinct provinces. Its northern part, Alto Adige, Italian has only the name, in fact, it is part of the mountainous Tyrol on both sides of the Austrian-Italian border and belongs to the German-speaking area. In Trento (Trentino) Italian used is widely used, and the architecture and cuisine of the province are more Italian than alpine.
“At the end of World War I, Austria ceded Trentino-Alto Adige to Italy., which met with a very unfavorable reception of many local residents of German origin. Since then, they have been striving to secede from Italy, on the other hand, Italian far-right groups insist on displacing them from the region. Ranging in years 60., when German militants organized bomb attacks on power plants, railroads and military installations, there is a constant conflict between both environments. The government responded to terrorist activities by introducing military occupation troops into some provinces, which caused the economic crisis, as the region's economy is largely based on tourism. Talks have started, which brought some concessions and promises from the government. Only some of them were satisfied, and in years 80. another wave of bombings began. They caused a lot of protests from the far right, and, consequently, the increase in its popularity. In the last elections, the fascist MSI (Italian Social Movement) won so many seats, to become the strongest Italian party in the region.
The region's resorts can seem quite sleepy, but dominated by the powerful, the jagged ridges of the Dolomites are one of the most beautiful landscapes in this part of Italy. Backs, bypassing the sharp rock towers characteristic of the local Alps, there is a whole network of hiking trails of various lengths, from one-day excursions to two-week excursions. On further routes, the so-called. Alte Vie, you can enter mainly in small towns, away from Trento and Bolzano. major cities and transport hubs of the region.
Most of the western Dolomites can be reached from Trento: to the group of high peaks of Pale di San Martino surrounding the rocky plateau above San Martino di Castrozza, to the Catinaccio mountain range between Val di Fassa and Bolzano (dear rose garden), do pasma Sella Group z jego via ferrata (iron ladders placed on the rock walls) and to the peak of Marmolada topped with a glacier. From Bolzano it is easier to reach the grassy-swampy Alpe di Siusi, also located in the western Dolomites., towering over the valley. The Alps are surrounded by the peaks of Sasso Lungo (or Langkofel) and Sciliar (or Schlern), and more to the north is the milder Odle (or Geisler Gruppe).
On the west side of Trento, above the meadows of Valle Rendena rises another part of the western Dolomites – a group of wild peaks called the Dolomiti di Brenta. The eastern Dolomites, on the other hand, begin on the opposite side of the Adige valley, za Campologno Pass i Corvarą, and are centered around Cortina d'Ampezzo, called "the Queen of the Dolomites". In summer, it's better to avoid crowded peaks, such as Tre Cime di Lavaredo and go to Sorapiss or Monte Pelmo in the south, or Le Tofane or the Fanes-Sennes-Braies range in the west. Cortina achieves its proper charm in winter, when it becomes an extremely fashionable winter sports center, with excellent, but by road, a ski base and a beautiful snowy landscape.
Hiking and skiing
The tourist season officially lasts from 20 VI to 20 IX, although some cable cars close as early as mid-September. Information on queues and weather conditions is best obtained by calling at nearby shelters.
North to South, from Val Pusteria (Pusertal) six Al te Vie run to Veneto, consisting of a series of episodes. Each of them leads to a shelter and requires spending time 5 into 8 hours on the way. Some initial approaches are tiresome, but when it comes out onto the ridge, the trail usually straightens out, you can go effortlessly and watch the magnificent panorama of the peaks, valleys and glaciers. Some parts of the trails are either exposed or lead through snow-covered areas, but there are always alternative routes. The most popular is Alta Via 1, and so much so, that between the mid. July, and at the end of August it makes no sense to go there,both because of the crowds, and the summer heat. There are not many English-language guides on these routes: sometimes, however, such guides on Alta Via I i 2 can be obtained from the A AST office in Belluno (Via Matteotti 3). As a last resort, you can also use the Italian Tamari guides. Besides Alte Vie, there are plenty of others as well, shorter trails, which you can walk on without a guide (is accepted, that an ordinary tourist needs approx. three hours, to go up in height 1000 Metres). All routes are marked on the maps to scale 1: 50 000 (published by Kompass and Tobacco). They are for sale throughout the Dolomites.
Snowy Planet brochure, published by the tourist office in Trento and the ski brochure in Bolzano with maps and detailed information on the chair lifts and the height and length of the descents at each resort. Blanche weeks ("White weeks") they are cheap full or partial maintenance options, which include a ticket for the lifts. Detailed information on hotels and prices for such ski holidays are included in the brochures, which are published every year in October. Motorized, who want to use the lifts in more than one town, can buy the Superski Dolomiti ticket with the most descending possibilities in the world. Thanks to him, for 170 000 L can be used with 420 cable cars and chairlifts in the Dolomites.
The rifugas are the most comfortable places to stay in the mountains. Te, usually three-story, of solid construction, the buildings offer accommodation in dormitories, hot meals and a bar and ice-cold water in the shared bathroom. They are all open from June to October, and some are also open during the ski season. It's a good idea to call in advance and find out, whether there will be a large group staying in the shelter. No one is denied accommodation, but extra tourists sleep, for example. on tables in a bar or in rooms not much more comfortable than a chicken coop. List of hostels, along with telephone numbers are available at tourist offices in Bolzano and Trento. Other information about rifugi is given in the first part of the guide, under the slogan "Accommodation".