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We stayed at the splendid hotel in Tamion and spent a leisurely week exploring the mountain trails searching for Alpine wildlife (birds, flowers, butterflies) whilst enjoying the magnificent scenery this part of northern Italy has to offer. As there are few tourists in October, we had many of the trails to ourselves. The air is clear and the trees are changing colour making this a great time to go for stunning scenery and mountain views (and great for photographs too). I have been on many wildlife holidays with Naturetrek starting in 2011. For me, they are the best at providing a wide range of wildlife travel adventures for small groups of like-minded individuals. Their customer service is excellent, the leaders are truly professional and the trips are good value for money. I have had many great experiences and learnt so much. Long may they continue.
M.C. Surrey, Oct 24
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The Dolomites in Autumn
Tour Code: ITA19A week in the beautiful Italian Dolomites searching for migrating birds and wildflowers.
£1,995 (Inc flights)
£1,795
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The Dolomites, with their wealth of flowers and butterflies are already popular as a Naturetrek summer destination. Now we have the opportunity to experience the breathtaking scenery in the quieter month of October, with the clarity of the autumn air, as the trees start to change colour. We will stay in a wonderfully friendly, family-run hotel, blessed with exceptional mountain views. From this delightful base amongst the mountains, we will spend each day on foot, enjoying moderate walks as we explore some of the higher areas in search of alpine birds, mammals and late-summer flowers. This is an enjoyable and very popular single-centre holiday, packed with wonderful natural history walks amongst some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe!
- Enjoy walking in some of Europe’s finest mountains in a quieter season
- Experience clarity of autumn air and autumn colours
- Birds include Snowfinch, Alpine Accentor, Wallcreeper and Grey-headed Woodpecker
- The last flowers of the year including Fringed Gentian, Autumn Crocus and Pink Cinquefoil
- Listen for Red Deer rutting
- The migration of passerines over the high passes, including hundreds of finches and thrushes
- Enjoy a special family-run mountain hotel, and delicious cuisine
- Led by experienced Naturetrek naturalists
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I travel extensively and usually organise my own trips to tropical destinations, but due to Covid restrictions I was limited to Europe this autumn. I chose Naturetrek because they have a very good reputation and they offered a trip that appealed to me. Everything was handled quickly and very professionally, from the moment I expressed interest in the trip until we returned to the UK afterwards. The guides were excellent, the hotel equally so, and I'll definitely travel with Naturetrek again.
A.H. Hampshire, Sept 20 -
Hotel Gran Mugon was very comfortable. Rooms were cleaned daily and fresh towels and pillowcases daily. Meals were good to very good, and a good choice of beers and wines. Jessica and Luca were both excellent. Very knowledgeable on birds, mammals and flowers. Well organised, safe drivers. The group and leaders were all good company and the group size was perfect.
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Both Jessica and Luca were extremely knowledgeable, good at spotting and identifying birds and flowers, and enthusiastic. Jessica took the time to get to know all of us and understand any individual needs or goals we might have for the trip.They seamlessly adapted the itinerary according to weather, fitness/abilities and specific interests or requirements of individuals in the group to try to ensure everyone’s expectations were met.
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2025
2026
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Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?
For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.
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