I SEGRETI delle DOLOMITI ⛰️

There, where sky and earth meet, time seems to slow down, and the quiet of nature envelops every corner of this paradise. The peaks rise as imposing guardians of the past, and simply with a camera you can get in touch with this millennial harmony, capturing the golden light of the dawns and sunsets, creating a bridge between the past and the present. Every shot is a fragment of history, a frozen moment in the eternity of the Dolomites, a kingdom of stone and sky. Well, actually I don't think I need to tell you much more in front of such a show. Welcome to the Dolomites. Hello everyone and welcome back to the channel. Today I take you on a unique photographic journey, which to define epic would be reductive. We are going to capture the soul of these mountains carved from time through the lens of my camera. But before we start, if you haven't done it yet, subscribe to the channel so you don't miss any video. And now relax and enjoy the show of these images. Welcome to the Dolomites. Now I take you with me to discover all the most epic spots of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Obviously in the company of my camera. And obviously a photographic journey that respects itself needs only two ingredients, dawns and sunsets. And if for a few seconds it is enough to wait for the sky to set and paint the golden peaks, for the dawns no, those must be earned. So good morning, it's 4.30 in the morning and I'm going towards the first stage of this photographic journey on the Dolomites. I'm leaving so early not only to see the dawn, but also because I'm going to one of the most famous and renowned places known to the Dolomites. And so I would also like to avoid finding too many people. And so this I would say is the perfect time to leave so as not to find people. There is also a bit of fog, there are clouds, so a lot of stuff should also be created. At dawn, when the world is still enveloped by the darkness of the night, the Dolomites wake up, revealing an unparalleled beauty. And in particular there is a place, castrated like a jewel of crystal clear waters, which in these moments founds nature, beauty and peace. And it becomes the perfect setting for photos, a lot of stuff. And the first stage of this photographic journey on the Dolomites is perhaps the most iconic place of these mountains, Lake Bryce. And although it is practically 5.30, that is, there is still half an hour to dawn, I am not the only sick photographer who woke up early to catch the dawn. In fact, the whole bank that leads to the famous boats is full of other photographers. Great, I'm glad I'm not the only sick to wake up so early. Anyway, this is one of my favorite places and seeing it with so few people and with all this tranquility is really a lot of stuff. And now, at dawn, the cool light has come out. Even if the atmosphere is very mixed, very foggy, cloudy, however, the photos that have come out are really a lot of stuff. Because this is probably the right atmosphere for this place. And obviously now it is filling up with people. Not even to say, this is probably one of the most touristic places of the Dolomites. And nothing, it is really a surreal place, because the reflection of the mountains on the lake, the colors of the trees, of the mountains around and also of the water. It is really incredible. Then the boats, I don't think there is even a need to describe them, because they are probably the most famous thing in the lake. And now, photos taken, I start going back to the hotel because it is time for breakfast and then another long day awaits me. Probably all today the weather will be like this, a little cloudy, a little foggy, but oh well. In the next few days it should be nice weather, so I cross my fingers and continue towards the second stage. But first, breakfast. For the next two stages I found myself in a place that is very dear to me. The Val di Funes, dominated by the massif of the Odele, which makes this place perfect for incredible shots. And after a nice breakfast, second stage of the day, the splendid Val di Funes. And this place behind is the village of Santa Maddalena, embedded in the Val di Funes and on the background the Odele. And this is one of the most characteristic, most iconic and also most beautiful spots on a compositional and photographic level of these mountains. And now we move to another spot, always here in the Val di Funes, which is the Church of San Giovanni Irranui. And anyway, I would say that the weather has definitely improved compared to this morning at Lake Braes. Precisely, now let's hope it lasts for the next 3-4 days. And the third stage of today, always here in the Val di Funes, is the Church of San Giovanni Irranui. Perhaps one of the most photographed subjects of the Alto Adige. And also in this spot here we have the Odele on the background. And surely this is one of my favorite places, one of my favorite spots here in the Val di Funes. And now, however, we move to another very famous lake, here on the Dolomites. Ok, maybe this place at sunset would have made a lot more, as it was for my other photographic trips on the Dolomites. So, behind me the sun is setting. The Church of Santa Maddalena is lighting up like the tops of the Odele behind her. And it will be right here that I will wait for the Golden Hour, the real one. But actually, for the most beautiful lights of the day, I had something even more special in mind. But first, another quick stop. As beautiful as ultra-inflated. The Lake of Carezza. I don't think I'll stop much longer, also because there are a lot of people. The parking lot is very full. And compared to yesterday, yesterday as soon as I arrived, I came here before arriving at the hotel and it was raining. So I didn't stop. So compared to yesterday, which now has the sun and it's very hot, it's almost 30 degrees. And we're a thousand feet away. It's definitely better. Better, yes. Maybe. Boh. Normal people are better with this temperature. Maybe I'm better with wind and water and cold. But oh well, I'm particular. But even among so many people, this lake has something magical. It will be the colors that go from turquoise to emerald, up to deep blue. It will be the legends that lie on these waters. Or maybe it will be the lake that reflects and creates a perfect frame. Fourth stop of the day, Lake of Carezza. And here too, words are wasted. Here too, the colors are fantastic. And then a fantastic sunny day compared to this morning. So, nothing, a lot of stuff. Sure, there are a lot of people, but it's predictable. We are in August on the Dolomites. It's okay, it's okay, but look what a show. And what I'm doing is all the ring that goes around the lake. And it's about twenty minutes long. And now the lake is in a season where it is quite dry. In fact, it is not very deep. But in late spring, when all the snow has melted, it reaches 22 meters. Although it does not have rivers that are thrown in to fill the waters. But being filled only by underground springs. With water coming from the chains of the Atemara. Although now I'm actually looking for a place to have lunch with a view of Lake of Carezza. And then I'm going to see the fifth and last thing I wanted to see today, at sunset. This time, however, I leave Trentino Alto Abige and return to Veneto. I just entered Trentino from Passo Costa Lunga and now Road to Veneto. Also because there is no shortage of sunset, so I would like to avoid losing it. And in moments like these, I always remember what is the first rule for a photographic trip. The only problem with photographic trips is that to take pictures at the right time, in the right place. Whether it's dawn or sunset, you have to run a lot. This implies that you have to sweat a lot. But I said among us, okay, sweating is hard work. But for a show like this, it's definitely worth it. And the beauty of a on-the-road trip like this is also being able to stop when you want and where you want. To enjoy every single landscape and every single shortcut. Small stop on Passo Pordoi. And look what a show. And finally it's time to put on the coat, because it was also time for it to pass 2000 meters. It's starting to get a little cool, it's 22-23 degrees. Not too cold, but still better than the 27 that were there before, towards Bolzano. And on this pass you are surrounded by beautiful mountains and it is really beautiful. To get here, I walked all the Valle di Fassa. And you saw the passage between the Alto Adige, where the signs were written in German and then in Italian, to the Valle di Fassa, where the signs were written first in Italian and then in Latin. Anyway, the landscapes, although we have passed the region, even if we are not in the same region, but oh well, the landscapes are always spectacular as you can see. Now, however, it is better to continue towards Veneto. And well, I think the signs are only in Italian. Unless they are also written in Veneto dialect. What do you say, let's go and take the first sunset of this trip? And as the fifth and last stop of the day, Paita by the Dones, route number 425 towards Rifugio Scoiattoli. I am at the foot, indeed in the heart of the Dolmiti Venete. And this evening's sunset will be in a very beautiful spot like the Cinque Torri. And now it's better to hurry up because I have no idea how long this path is. And there are two hours left until sunset, so legs and shoulders. But a very interesting sunset is expected. I arrived after about 45 minutes walking pace at the Cinque Torri refuge. And now I'm going towards Rifugio Scoiattoli, where the spot should be. And anyway, here you can already see the towers. Not all five, but two of the five, which are immense. Now I hope to get to Rifugio Scoiattoli quite quickly, before the light goes down too much, because then I have to run back, before it gets dark. The five towers, which with the lights of the sunset hold a golden aura, evoking a sense of sacredness. These rock pillars, in fact, are not only pure expression of the works that nature is able to sculpt, but also witnesses to millennia of history. And I would say that I could not have chosen a better place to see the last rays of sun set in the sky. I lost my lung a bit, but you can't understand what a satisfaction it is to have reached the top, in front of the five towers. Yes, because this is the fifth stage of this trip, last for today, where I will wait for the sunset, the five towers, which are in order. Let's see if I remember them all. English tower, high tower, low tower, major tower, Latin tower, Roman tower, Gliusi tower. One is missing, the most difficult one. Barancio tower, here is the fifth. But there are not five. And if you don't understand, I'm a little sweaty, because I climbed at 100 km per hour to get there before sunset, and apparently I did it, because the sun is still a little high. But now I get dressed, and above all I think it's time to take these off, because in a little while it gets dark, so I don't think I need them anymore. In any case, now I put on my horse, equipment and everything, and I start taking some pictures of this beautiful spot. And anyway, these towers, in addition to being a show, also represent an incredible piece of history, because these peaks during the First World War were a theater of violent clashes between the Italian army and the Austro-Hungarian army. And above all, around the five towers, there are a series of visitable trenches and infopoints to remember the Great War. Now I'm going to take some pictures, because the sunset is coming, and yes, I change my glasses, this time for real. And with this sunset, a lot of stuff on the five towers, I would say that the first day of this epic journey on the Dolomites ends here. Now I'm going back before it gets dark, and I'll see you tomorrow with the sixth stage. And you will see that it will be... Well, you already know, it will be a lot of stuff. And so, 3, 2, 1, see you in a few hours actually, because we'll see each other at dawn. And also to wait for the second dawn, I chose a special place, perhaps my favorite place for dawns on the Dolomites. Dawn on the Alps of Siusi. A lot of stuff. Here, when the first ray of sun begins to dance with the mountains and to create a game of shadows with the peaks and with the fog, the meadows of the Alps of Siusi turn into a palette of colors and a variety of shades that manage to make the beauty that surrounds you disappear at every shot. And now, twilight moment, I just left the village of Compaccio, and as you can easily see with the massif of the Sciliar behind me and the group of Sassolungo in front, I'm going to get the second dawn on the Alps of Siusi. And by the way, the Alps of Siusi, in addition to being magnificent, because from up here you have a 360-degree view of all the Dolomites that surround you, you have the massif of the Sciliar, you have the group of Sassolungo, but you also have the Marmolada, you have the Towers of the Violet, you have a lot of stuff, you see a lot of stuff from up here. It is also the largest Alp in the world, therefore the largest place where alpinism is practiced with Easter. And the incredible thing is that we are at about 1,900 meters and it is hot, there are almost 17 degrees and it is 6 in the morning. The positive side is that at least on this trip I will not suffer from the cold. I don't know if you can see from the video how majestic Sassolungo is, but I made that curve there and I found it in front of me. And it's not the first time I've been here on the Alps of Siusi, but these landscapes, every time you see them, even if you've seen them a thousand times, they are always impressive, they are always a show. The closer I get, the more it becomes a show. But what are we talking about? And it's dawn time, the peaks of Sassolungo are beginning to light up. What a show! And now I can officially say it. Sixth stage of this trip. Alps of Siusi, I'm speechless. And by the way, this is one of the most photographed places, most famous for the Dolomites' Alps. And I'm alone, but where are the photographers? Saturday morning at 6. I can't understand if it's normal to move so much in front of a meadow, some houses and a rock. But it's a long rock, so maybe, maybe yes. Hi, photo time, because it's time to leave. Ok, I can say without a shadow of a doubt that it was one of the most beautiful Alps of my life. It was incredible, I mean, at a certain point the sky literally exploded and from the meadow in front of Sassolungo came on all the fog, cinemella. Then other photographers also arrived, but I'm late. And now I'm going back to the hotel to have breakfast and then we leave for the seventh stage. I leave you with this last glimpse of Val di Siusi, because it's incredible. So far it's the most beautiful place and also the most beautiful moment of this trip. Who knows if there will be something that will be able to beat it. Look, I wouldn't be surprised anyway, because here everything is incredible. And then I headed towards 2500 meters of one of the most incredible stages of all the Dolomites. And going towards the seventh stage, I always stopped here on the Alpe di Siusi in a small little-known pearl, the Church of San Valentino, with behind it the massif of the Sciliar, what I saw this morning from the Alpe di Siusi. And anyway, I can't imagine how it can be so hot. It's almost 30 degrees in this area here, in the mountains, more than a thousand meters. Luckily now I'm going to one of the highest and most reachable points here on the Dolomites, at 2500 meters. But to do it, I'll take a chairlift. I already feel the moralists who will give me the moral on Eh, but if you don't get to the top of the mountain with your strength, you don't conquer the summit, it's not going to the mountains, it's not true. So, in the meantime, I have more than 20 kilos of backpack. Two, this morning I have already shot my 10 kilometers, maybe something more. Three, I have to go back on foot by force, so come on, allow me to have at least climbed the chairlift. It's the last time, I swear. I'm not kidding when I compared the Seceda to a stage. Every view from up here catapults you into a movie, where those limestone peaks with a unique profile are the director and main actor. Up here, everything flows like in a film, capturing the hearts of the lucky ones who can enjoy this magic. And this is the seventh stage, Seceda. I had never seen this place live, only in photos. It's incredible. It literally looks like a blade that cuts the sky in half. It's beautiful. My intention would be to wait a few more hours to be able to see the sunset. A couple of hours are still missing. The problem is that to go back to Korraizer, which is down there somewhere, I have 10 kilometers. And if I had to leave here at eight, I would get down at ten in the evening and I would have to do a nice piece in the dark. Because, as you can see from these chairlifts, the last run of the various chairlifts was at 5.30, so it's already been a while. So I have to figure out if it's worth waiting for the sunset, going down in the dark, or going down a little earlier. Now I decide, but in the meantime, I enjoy this show. And the feature of Seceda is that it stands out like needles on the whole Val Gardena. It practically dominates all the other surrounding mountains. And from up here, it's a really 360-degree view. Today, I was waiting for the right moment, because there were really a lot of people. And until the last run of the chairlifts, there were a lot of people, so I had to wait for the chairlifts to end to be practically alone and to be able to take some nice pictures, some nice shots. And so while I was waiting, I sat down in the meadow to relax, and it was incredible. It was hot, now it's starting to get a little windy, and it's also starting to get a little cool. I mean, it's only right that at 2,520 meters it's a little cool. But before, with the sun beating, I probably even got sunburned. We'll find out tomorrow. And well, in the end, I thought it's better not to wait for the sunset. I would like to avoid going back to that darkness. And so, I'll see you at the eighth stage. Maybe dawn tomorrow. I don't know, I don't think I'll do the dawn tomorrow, because I'm going to a particular place. But we'll find out in 3, 2, 1... And the next day, no dawn, because another adventure was waiting for me. Imagine a pearl of an almost surreal color, embedded between the rocks and the mountains of the Dolomites, whose peaks seem to challenge the sky. And then you add a pinch of winding paths, and well, you should have understood what my next goal is. Goodbye, Soutirol, Vincenzo di Belluno, Auronzo di Cadore. And welcome to Veneto. I mean, look at this mountain show. I'm back on the Dolomites, D'Ampezzo, Veneto. And now, towards the lake of Sorapis. The path that connects Passo Tre Croci and Rifugio Vandelli leads to a place that gives the feeling of being sacred. Throughout the walk, the Dolomites guide you. At every step, it is as if you were entering more and more into a fable. And peace is broken only by the song of the birds, by the flow of the torrents, by the wind between the leaves, and by the people. The path that leads to Lake Sorapis is quite complicated, and also very exposed. It is not a well-equipped path, it is not suitable for everyone, yet everyone is doing it. Even with not very comfortable equipment, like sandals or jogging shoes. Maybe I underestimated it a bit too, as a path. I don't know how long it is yet, but if what it has to provide fatigue, it must be a lot of stuff. And yes, come on, if we want to see the positive sides, it was really a lot of stuff. More or less. Lake Sorapis. Maybe, however, I was wrong about the time to go there. There is the world, but it is incredible the same. I mean, I thought that all the photos of the lake, this blue emerald, were out of touch. Instead, the color is surreal. The path that comes here is not the simplest, but once you see the lake, all the effort is completely repaid. Among other things, one of the most beautiful things of this lake are the mountains that surround it, and that very famous little one at the top. It's called Dito di Dio. But come on, I managed to cut a little corner of peace also in this place, to see it better and to be able to shoot in all tranquility. And after a nice sweat of two hours, Lake Sorapis. The only problem is that I didn't come here at dawn, not knowing the path, I wanted to avoid making it in the dark. And there is really the world. To find a quiet enough place, I had to climb up this path, and to have a slightly nicer view, without people. And anyway, no. The colors that are in the photos of this lake are not minimally retouched. It's just surreal blue. It has the typical color of glacial lakes. It's a bit like Iceland, the color given by the minerals that melt, that are transported by the glaciers, etc. And then, the peculiarity of this lake is not the lake itself, which is wonderful, but it's all the mountains that surround it. But yes, definitely, next time it's better to come at dawn, quite soon. Among other things, people focus, obviously, in the most famous point, which is where there is the rock that goes on the lake, that goes on Dito di Dio, so where there are the most famous photos. And then, all around, there are the various places where there are people camping, who are eating, who are resting, who are simply enjoying the lake. In order not to find anyone and to be able to take some interesting photos, there is a path that goes up to the side of the Bandelli Refuge, so the part where you get to the lake. It goes up the mountain and allows you to have a little freedom. Just a little, not too much. The passages are a bit narrow, but the view is worth it. I would say yes, it's worth a lot. It looks fake, it looks like paint. And near Sorapis Lake, exactly, there is the spoiler of the last stage of this trip. Now, however, I'm starting to go back. I'm heading towards one of the most beautiful and famous passes of the Dolomites, Venice, the Giau Pass. And not far from the shores of what is more than a lake and in all respects the work of a painter, there is what is absolutely my favorite pass, the Giau. Both for the pass itself and for the spectacular tornants that climb it. And this is probably the most famous pass of the Dolomites, the Giau Pass. And photographically, it's really a lot of stuff. Too bad for the weather, which has worsened practically passing Cortina. From here, the path would also start for the lake of Federa, only that I'm a bit in a hurry with the weather, so it will probably jump. Indeed, no, it will probably jump the lake of Federa. I will have to recover it for another trip, but in the meantime I take some photos with the analog. However, I don't know if it's a coincidence, but also the last time I was here on the Giau in spring, there was bad weather, so maybe it's just the place that hates me. It's clouding. I was hoping some clouds would come out, because in any case the sunset with the clouds is a bit cooler, it lights up more. Only that it's a bit cloudy. And actually, here on the Giau there is another photographic spot that I wanted to do for a long time, but you can't do that with the camera. Ah, however, the snow that you are seeing on the Giau was made last year at Easter, that's why there is snow. Now there is no snow at all, there will be 25 degrees, absurd. And in any case, the Giau has a show also to do by car, because it has 30 turns and you are in the middle of the Dolomites. But let's just say clearly, the first thing that comes to mind to those who think of the Dolomites is only one. The three peaks of Lavaredo that rise majestic touching the sky. The purest expression of the mountains that literally dominate everything else. And for a photographer, this place, in the right moments, represents the apotheosis of the challenge between light and darkness. Where no one prevails over the other, but merge to give the perfect shot. The moment has come of the Dolomite queens, the last stage of this photographic journey, a lot of stuff. The last time I had seen them like this. And there is a lot, a lot of snow. So with them I still had an unpaid bill. And good morning, as the last day, now I'm going to conquer another dawn. I'm always here in Veneto and now I'm walking to go and photograph at dawn the Dolomite queen. Indeed, the queen, the Dolomite queens. In fact, I just left the Oronzo Refuge and I'm going towards the three peaks of Lavaredo. I mean, these are the three peaks of Lavaredo. I'm going towards the cool spot of the three peaks of Lavaredo. And in the meantime, there is no longer the need for torches, despite being five and a half in the morning and it is slowly lighting up everything. These here that I have behind are the cadini of Misurina and they are adding a little color and they are really fantastic. And in the meantime, you also start to outline the three peaks and they start to take the characteristic shape. And in this place I really tasted the peace and silence for a few hours before the mountain began to wake up. Now I have just passed the Oronzo Refuge and I'm going towards the Locatelli Refuge, also because most of the photographic spots with the three peaks are in the north, therefore, from the Locatelli part. And nothing, I thought I was late, instead, with the times, there are still a lot to go at dawn, so I can also slow down a bit. And the beauty of coming at this time is always that there is no one. We are in one of the most touristic places in Italy and I'm practically alone. I just passed the Lavaredo Refuge. And I'm already starting to light up and I'm a show from here. So, last steps and then I'll have to see them in all their splendor. Ok, I got to the right spot. Now I just have to find the spot, the right one. I probably still have to follow the road towards the Locatelli and then down Cavalletto, which at the end of these moments are the best, but they are also more difficult than those you have to conquer because while you are waiting for the sunrise, you have to earn it, you have to wake up early, you have to walk a lot, you have to guide a lot, as in my case this morning because I got up at three. But I think it's one of the moments that pays you back all the effort. And then in the mountains everything is still amplified and then in the mountains like this. Ok, I found the right spot and now we wait for the sunrise. The sunrise on the Tracime is an extraordinary experience, a moment in which nature reveals itself in all its grandeur. Imagine to find yourself in a quiet place with the breath of the world that slows down and the heart that beats at the rhythm of the wait. In the darkness before dawn, the Tracime are just black shadows against a starry night sky. Then, on the horizon, a first beam of light fades away and a warm golden glow spreads in the air. The mountains light up and the walls of rock and this is the last stage of my photographic journey on the Dolomites and I think it's the most beautiful stage. A sunrise in this place is a lot of stuff. I know that these are not the right words but these are moments like these that touch your soul. Now all the peaks of orange-pink start to turn the classic color of the Dolomites and I don't know if it's normal but I'm moving. Definitely in this type of trip the sunrises are the ones that give the best feeling. Today the peaks and the Alps are closed so fight for the sunrises and wake up early because they deserve everything. I mean they turn your journey around. It was really an amazing sunrise and I have goosebumps both because of the emotion and because I froze to stay still. But now I'm going back to Locatelli because the peaks are full of amazing photographic spots so let's take some photos and warm up a bit because otherwise I'll freeze. I'm going back to Locatelli the peaks seem to be there and I'm also starting to see the first trench holes and this is an anticipation for the next photographic spot. Here the next photographic spot is one of those I've been dreaming about for a long time. Ok, maybe it may seem a bit banal but you know we photographers are a bit weird. However this place is a work of art and for a work of art that you respect you need the right frame. Basically it's this gallery excavated during the Great War this sort of trench from which you can see another peak and it's spectacular. I'm almost back to the Oronzo Refuge so this trip on the Dolomites is coming to an end. I'll say goodbye with this view of Cadim di Misurina. There somewhere there's also Lake Serapis where I was yesterday. See you around the world. Taking photos of these mountains is always a unique experience. A visual symphony that captures the soul and the essence of the alpine beauty. Even if this epic journey has come to an end the emotions I captured with my camera will stay with me forever. As it will stay forever inside me a part of these mountains. Thanks to those who made this journey possible and above all thanks to you who have been my adventure companions. I hope I have been able to convey even a small part of all the emotions I have lived in these days. Stage after stage shot after shot