Dolomites and eastern South Tyrol (Sunflower Complete series)

Gentle green valleys and towering limestone pinnacles: the Dolomites are a holiday paradise for lovers of the countryside. This comprehensive full color guide covers all aspects of the area — history, legends, customs, food, art and architecture, transport and other practicalities. The book is an ideal companion for motorists, walkers and cyclists, but even those who go for the skiing season will find it useful, since lift opening times (summer and winter) are given together with prices.

Rather different from the usual Sunflower walking guides, this book has been translated from the German for our "Complete" Series. Its coverage is far wider than is usual in our guides — it contains lots of general information, from history to restaurants plus a huge number of photographs of the scenery you are likely to see.

Each chapter covers a specific area, with detailed information about the various towns and villages — from the ‘sights’ to lift opening times and prices. The 24 main walks are described in the same chapters, highlighted in coloured panels. But the book also describes in detail dozens of other walking and cycling ‘tips’ and mentions many more of the author’s favourite hikes in each area.

In addition to the eastern Dolomites (east of the A22 motorway) rising in the provinces of South Tyrol, Trento and Belluno, the book covers an area outside the Dolomites — the eastern part of South Tyrol. The bordering cities of Bozen/ Bolzano, Brixen/Bressanone and Bruneck/Brunico are also described, with town plans.