It is said there are mountains and then there are the Dolomites.  "The most beautiful construction in the world," is how French architect Le Corbusier described the range.  The province of Trentino encompasses the western Dolomites, with the beautiful Val di Fassa and the Brenta Dolomites west of the Adige River.  The Adige flows from the mountains to lower plains, amidst small agricultural towns, Roman ruins, medieval castles and fabled vineyards.  It runs to the area's largest city, Trento. Named after a French mineralogist, Dieudonne Sylvain Guy Tancrede de Gratet de Dolomieu, the Dolomites contains 18 peaks over 10,000 feet! 

EPIC CYCLING
Italy is passionate about bicycling, and what better way to start an epic adventure of Italy’s greatest roads than with a visit to the church of Madonna di Ghisallo, the patron saint of cycling? The Giro d’Italia is often defined on the roads that wrap around the impressive peaks of the Dolomites, and each year, the route seems to produce yet another challenge.  The Marmolada, at 10,965 feet, the highest peak in the Dolomites, dominates perhaps the most challenging and beautiful ring of roads for any cycling enthusiast, with six epic climbs encircling this beautiful mass of limestone.

AUTHENTIC CULTURE
Italy is one of the richest cultures in Europe, and the Italians have mastered the art of living.  From the shores of Lake Como to the city centers of Trento and Bolzano, the cultural center of the Alto-Adige, all three share similar roles but could not be more diverse.  Much of what is known as typical Italian, between, art, food and fashion, can be found in Como and Trento.  A more complex history is found in the Alto Adige, with a Tyrolean presence that is inherent in language, food and architecture.

EXEMPLARY SERVICE
Italian hospitality starts with warmth and ends with your feeling like part of the family. Service is a matter of fact in Italy, from elegant restaurants and family-run trattorias to luxury villas and 4-star hotels.
In typical Italian fashion and style, Renaissance and historic buildings have been converted to luxury hotels, while retaining their exquisite architecture and furnishings while providing an elegant backdrop for an enticing stay.