The lake’s emerald green water takes the breath away (Image: Getty)
Italy’s Dolomites are a a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the limestone pinnacles that tower from the valley floor and dramatically change colour throughout the day.
The mountains are full of hiking trails offering breathtaking views of the alpine scenery and are a magnet for walkers from the world.
Perhaps one of the most popular trails is the Alta Via 1 (AV1) which runs for 75 miles with an elevation gain of 24,000ft.
Known as the “fairyland of the Alps”, it runs between the forest-nestled Lago di Braies and the…