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  • Andermatt

  • Ardeche

  • Ariège

  • Beauduc

  • Biscarosse Plage

  • Briançon

  • Chamonix / Argentière

  • Chateau d'Oex

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  • Ivrea

  • la Grave

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  • Livigno

  • Madonna di Campiglio / Dolomit

  • Montreux

  • Nendaz

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  • Portes du Soleil

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    •      		MadMarmot - more than just the destinations

    Madonna di Campiglio / Dolomit

    While not as high as the Alps, the Dolomites are in no way second best when it comes to the spectacular. The Dolomites owe their name to the Frenchman Déodat Tancrè de Gratet de Dolomieu (1750- 1801) who "discovered" the chemical composition (stratified calcium magnesium carbonate) that renders this rock so different from all the rest. Add to that, a rich history based on the strategic importance of these towers, and you have your ideal adventure playground.
    Madonna di Campiglio / Dolomit is in the Trentino Alto Adige region of Italy and has the following activities:
    Skiing, Mountain Biking, Horse-Back Riding, Canyoning, Cultural Visits, From prehistoric man up to the roman empire, the dolomites have been populated by people seeking the security of the mountains. Between May 1915 and October 1917 the Dolomites were the stage of one of the most horrific moments in history. Via Ferrata, And there can be no equal, in terms of number and beauty, to the “iron paths” in the Dolomites. Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, From alpinism to sports climbing, routes of all types and grades exist, weaving their way up an infinite number of splendid rock faces, seemingly created for what here in the Dolomites has historically been one of the major sports. Canoeing & Kayaking, Hiking / Walking, The important Alte Vie have been created specifically for trekkers and hikers: these long itineraries cross through entire Dolomite groups and allow for an in-depth understanding of the area
    Do you want to go to Madonna di Campiglio / Dolomit? You can join any of the following trips:
    The Italian Job


    For further information about Madonna di Campiglio / Dolomit
    http://www.campiglio.it/ Good info site for Madonna di Campiglio
    http://www.campiglio.net Official site for Madonna di Campiglio
    http://www.maratona-dolomites.com Dolomites Marathon: for the very fit!
    http://www.coronn.com Swedish site with free downloads of rock climbing topos throughout Europe
    http://www.dolomiti.it/eng/ Good portal for information about the dolomites
    http://www.dolomiti.org/dengl/welcome.html Overview of the dolomites: Activities, history, culture
    http://www.aukadia.net/alps/ Francis & Sheila's Virtual Alps: An excellent site cataloguing the mountain passes throughout the Alps, the Pyrenees, the Dolomites, the Slovenian Alps and Corsica