Dolomite Alps
The Dolomites are an amazingly beautiful mountain range that belongs to Italy. It is an integral part of the entire Limestone Alps system and rises from the northeastern part of the country, where the settlements of Trento, Belluno, etc. are located. The uniqueness of the Dolomites lies in the fact that the deposits of steep rock formations acquire from cream to pink shades as soon as they are covered with sunlight.
The mountain range is about 65 million years old, it was formed when coral reefs appeared at the bottom of the sea and rose to the top.
Initially, the name of the mountain range sounded like Monti Pallidi, which means "Pale Mountains". There is a myth among the local population that reveals the secret of the charming color of the mountain peaks. It says that the rocks were covered by dwarves with a specially woven blanket, the material for which was moonbeams, in order to cheer up the moon princess who married the Alpine prince.
The name of the Dolomites mountains came from the prevailing rock here, which acquired its name in the name of the scientist Deode de Dolomie, who discovered this mineral.
This mountain range includes 18 rocky peaks with a height of at least 3 thousand meters. The entire area of the Dolomites is gaining almost 16 thousand km2. As a result of the erosion process, the entire landscape of this area is represented in the form of bare stone cliffs, steep cliffs, and narrow valleys. Natural processes such as treacherous landslides, rapid avalanches, and extensive flooding are quite common in the area of the Dolomites.
The very core of the Dolomites are the mountains of Catinaccio, Marmolada, and the Alpe di Siusi plateau. Their surface is covered with centuries-old glaciers and snow cover. The mountain slopes are filled with forests, including deciduous and pine trees, but a huge area belongs to fabulous meadows.
With the arrival of spring in this area, orchids bloom here, of which there are more than 50 species.
As for the fauna, it is represented by marmots, mountain goats, chamois, as well as bears and other animals. Eagles, owls, woodpeckers, partridges, and many other birds fly among the mountains. The reservoirs of the Dolomites are filled with fish, including trout, which prefers clean waters.
There are many different villages located on the slopes of the Dolomites, which are connected by a railway. Many tourists who are attracted by active winter holidays are eager to taste this wonderful area.
