The Dolomites - Summer in the Italian Alps | DW Documentary

From rugged peaks to gentle valleys, Italy's Dolomites are idyllic. In this film, nature lovers show us their mountain world and share fascinating stories about life between tradition and modernity. In the Dolomites, Italy's "dolce vita" culture meets Alpine tradition — the perfect combination for anyone who wants spectacular natural scenery coupled with a diverse culinary scene. Beyond better-known tourist destinations like Seiser Alm, the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and the Rosengarten, there is much to discover in the Dolomites — or "pale mountains". In the Friulian Dolomites Nature Park, a team of biologists, veterinarians and animal rangers saves the life of an ibex by performing emergency surgery on a crooked horn. South of Bolzano, a photographer captures the portraits of elderly mountain