The Great War Above Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Jagged peaks . . . sheer rock walls . . . soaring pinnacles . . . these are only some of the words you can use to describe the Dolomites, surrounding the idyllic mountain town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, north of Venice. Set in an amphitheater-like valley, amidst stunning peaks, some soaring over 10,000 feet, this is one of the most famous destinations in the Eastern Alps. But, in contrast with the surrounding beauty, the towering summits hold a secret and…