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The “forgotten” Dolomites: same mountains, fewer people — and a different idea of Italy

Original words by: Michele Tameni for The Guardian

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Apr 26, 2026
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When the absence of crowds becomes the real experience


In a recent piece for The Guardian, writer Michele Tameni explores what he calls the “forgotten” side of the Dolomites — a quieter, eastern stretch far from the hyper-curated landscapes of Cortina or Val Gardena.

At first, it sounds like a familiar narrative. Hidden Italy. Untouched valleys. Authentic…

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