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pallindrome · 6 September 2018, 06:01 PM

Hi TRFers!

I am spoilt for choice and like many situations in life, I can't have the luxury of the best of both choices. I can only choose to spend 3 days in either the italian alps (NW Italy) or dolomites (NE Italy).

Yes, I could possibly do both in 3 days but I do do not want to rush from point to point without really pausing to enjoy the beauty of those areas. I will also be spending half to a full day biking up some of the epic climbs. I want to use the remaining days to explore the towns or just soak up the local culture, cuisine and sights.

For those who have had the luxury of experiencing both places, which section of italy would you recommend for a visit in mid Sept? NW alps or NE dolomites? Thanks in advance!!!

RHJ · 6 September 2018, 07:38 PM

Ne

Cru Jones · 6 September 2018, 10:48 PM

If you HAVE to choose, the Dolomites, as they are so unique and special (the NW Italian Alps having the visual feel of France and Switzerland).

Dr. Robert · 7 September 2018, 01:13 AM

I prefer Lake Garda.

SearChart · 7 September 2018, 01:16 AM

3 days is short, but I'd definitely go to the Dolomites.

pallindrome · 14 October 2018, 04:57 AM

Yeah unfortunately 3 days was really too short. No time for lake Garda but immersed myself in the Dolomites, Tyrol and Innsbruck! Thanks trf!

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SearChart · 14 October 2018, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pallindrome

Yeah unfortunately 3 days was really too short. No time for lake Garda but immersed myself in the Dolomites, Tyrol and Innsbruck! Thanks trf!

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Garda is not fantastic IMO, there are nicer and less crowded locations in North Italy.

Glad you had a fun few days

6 September 2018, 06:01 PM	#1
pallindrome "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cupertino, CA Watch: Apple Watch 42mm Posts: 833	Italian Alps or Dolomites?? Hi TRFers! I am spoilt for choice and like many situations in life, I can't have the luxury of the best of both choices. I can only choose to spend 3 days in either the italian alps (NW Italy) or dolomites (NE Italy). Yes, I could possibly do both in 3 days but I do do not want to rush from point to point without really pausing to enjoy the beauty of those areas. I will also be spending half to a full day biking up some of the epic climbs. I want to use the remaining days to explore the towns or just soak up the local culture, cuisine and sights. For those who have had the luxury of experiencing both places, which section of italy would you recommend for a visit in mid Sept? NW alps or NE dolomites? Thanks in advance!!!

7 September 2018, 01:13 AM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,299	I prefer Lake Garda. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 September 2018, 07:38 PM	#2
RHJ 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: here Watch: 214270 Mk1 Posts: 920	Ne

6 September 2018, 10:48 PM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,502	If you HAVE to choose, the Dolomites, as they are so unique and special (the NW Italian Alps having the visual feel of France and Switzerland).

14 October 2018, 04:57 AM	#6
pallindrome "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cupertino, CA Watch: Apple Watch 42mm Posts: 833	Yeah unfortunately 3 days was really too short. No time for lake Garda but immersed myself in the Dolomites, Tyrol and Innsbruck! Thanks trf! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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