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Is Lake Garda in the Alps or Dolomites?

Lake Garda, Lago di Garda or Benaco in Italian, is the largest lake in Italy, and the third-largest lake in the Alps.



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The Dolomites' peaks are extremely dramatic and rugged, with a certain 'rough' quality to them. The Swiss Alps, on the other hand, look a little more pristine and 'clean'-looking.

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The Dolomites are farther east and slightly north, concentrated around Trento/Bolzano. The mountains surrounding Lake Como are the Pre-alps or Alpine foothills. Looking north, up toward Colico from Bellagio, you can see part of the Bernina Range of the Alps. In a word no.

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Cimon della Pala, sometimes called Cimone and The Matterhorn of the Dolomites (il Cervino delle Dolomiti), is the best-known peak of the Pale di San Martino group, in the Dolomites, northern Italy.

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The northern side of Lake Garda is surrounded by high mountains and is probably the most impressive part of the lake. Seeing it from the water is really the best way to appreciate the stunning landscapes! So, if you are visiting Lake Garda and want to see the best of the lake itself, take a boat trip to Riva.

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Verona. Verona is surely the closest big city near Lake Garda, as well as the one with the closest international airport. Moreover, it's also easily reachable by train, as there are regular connections.

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It's a simple matter of Geography. Bavaria is close and has as many inhabitants as the whole of Austria and they simply outnumber the Tyroleans that also go to Lake Garda. It is just a few hours to drive from Munich, Augsburg and other cities to Lake Garda and any two, three free days make it worthwhile.

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Towns and villages on the lake Around Lake Garda there are 26 comuni, the most populated being Desenzano del Garda (29,179 inhabitants), followed by Arco (17,857) and Riva del Garda (17,518).

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Bolzano (Bozen) is a beautiful city often referred to as the “Gateway to the Dolomites”, which is comprised of a lovely mixture of cultural displays, open air markets, restaurants and high end shops.

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THE DOLOMITES ARE EXPENSIVE BUT ALSO AFFORDABLE WITH THESE TIPS. We're not going to lie, the Dolomites can be very expensive, and for many travellers, prohibitively so. Accommodation, especially in popular areas, can exceed €200 per night and will likely be your largest cost.

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Other fauna you can find in the Dolomites consist of brown bears, roe deer, the fire salamander and the Alpine newt.

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TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO (THREE PEAKS OF LAVAREDO) The Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks of Lavaredo in english) are surely the most popular location of the Dolomites and one of the most spectacular places of the area for sure.

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Tre Cime di Lavaredo / Drei Zinnen: Probably the most famous and remarkable mountain peaks in the Dolomites. Plan at least half a day for this beautiful place in the Dolomites since there are many hikes to do, views to enjoy and hundreds of photo opportunities.

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The Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for epic hikes, delicious food and beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons. The towering limestone peaks of the Dolomites are an iconic sight in Northern Italy and is a place where you will find yourself planning your next visit time and time again.

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