A charming photo experience in the Alps
THE DESTINATION
Le Corbusier once called the Dolomites “Les plus belles architectures naturelles au monde” – the most beautiful natural architectures on earth
1 destination: Dolomites
7 Days Events:
Dolomites with Tom Archer
October 19 – 26, 2019
6 days of photo tour exploration
2 influential Master of Photography
2 charming accommodations
“The Dolomites are widely regarded as being among the most attractive mountain landscapes in the world. Their intrinsic beauty derives from a variety of spectacular vertical forms such as pinnacles, spires and towers, with contrasting horizontal surfaces including ledges, crags and plateaux, all of which rise abruptly above extensive talus deposits and more gentle foothills. A great diversity of colours is provided by the contrasts between the bare pale-coloured rock surfaces and the forests and meadows below. The mountains rise as peaks with intervening ravines, in some places standing isolated but in others forming sweeping panoramas. Some of the rock cliffs here rise more than 1,500 m and are among the highest limestone walls found anywhere in the world. The distinctive scenery of the Dolomites has become the archetype of a ‘dolomitic landscape’. Geologist pioneers were the first to be captured by the beauty of the mountains, and their writing and subsequent painting and photography further underline the aesthetic appeal of the property. (UNESCO, Declaration of outstanding universal value, criterion VII: to contain superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance)
HIGHLIGHTS
what you will capture with your camera, some spot on Dolomites
OUR MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Discover more about the photographers participating in the event
We selected 3 of the most important and influential photographers with an extended background on mountain photography. MasterPhotoTour is proud to give you the unique opportunity to meet them, see how they work, discuss photography with them and of course, day by day, improve your technique and artistic skills.
Discover who they are and discover with them the outstanding landscape of Dolomites
BASE CAMP
Corvara in Alta Badia and Sesto in Alta Pusteria
Alta Badia and surrounding
Corvara, Alta Badia
The Ladin language and culture in South Tyrol have deep roots in the Val Badia valley. Completely surrounded by the Dolomite mountains, Corvara is located at the southern end of the Val Badia valley. The valley, which boasts the towns of Corvara, Colfosco, La Villa, San Cassiano, Badia and La Val, is characterised by a contrasting landscape of hilly meadows and striking Dolomite rock formations. The area is a destination for sport lovers as well as connoisseurs. For decades, Alta Badia has been the gourmet capital of the Dolomites. The area features the glow of no fewer than six Michelin stars and offers a unique density of quality hotels and restaurants in Europe. During the summer months, active holidaymakers, as well as locals, ascend the numerous peaks, which line the adjoining Fanes-Senes-Braies and Puez-Odle nature parks, to enjoy hiking and mountain biking. The spectacular views of the Dolomites are a constant and unique companion.
Alta Pusteria and surrounding
Sesto – Alta Pusteria
Sesto stands at the entrance to the Drei Zinnen/Tre Cime Nature Park, part of the Dolomites, a UNESCO world heritage site. Close to our resort, there are magnificent lakes like Braies and Anterselva, as well as charming villages like San Candido and Dobbiacco. Also, the valley of Cortina d’Ampezzo is not far away with the outstanding lake of Misurina. Alta Pusteria offers wonderful views of the nearby Sexten Dolomites, including Helm mountain, where the hotel is located, the Rotwand peak and Drei Zinnen (Italian: Tre Cime) area of the Dolomites.
CONDITIONS
Dates, Private Tours, Prices, Includes and Terms
Price
2.900 € (EUR)
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Experience / Difficulty All levels of photographers are welcome, yet basic operating knowledge of your camera, and of your laptop computer is required. The Master will support each participant also individually. This will permit everyone to learn about photography, from beginners to advanced photographers. The workshop will cover mainly practical photo experiences but will support you also with theoretical knowledge about photography. During the evening or in case of adverse weather conditions the Master will provide post-production workshops in the reading room of the hotel. Moderate physical fitness. Lots of walking. Mountain weather conditions, you will receive a detailed document with instructions about gears to take with you after booking confirmation.
Start / Finish Alta Badia, Dolomites, South Tirol, Italy. Exact place to be defined, according to your specific arrival and departure needs. MasterPhotoTour will take care of transfer inside Italy from/to airport.
Includes
- All Transfers during the itinerary
- Transfer from Venice Airport to Dolomites
- 7 nights in 4-Star Superior Hotels in double room accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- 2 Master of photography
- Postproduction workshop sessions with individual coaching on demand
- Access to wellness area in hotel
- Cable cars, lifts or entrances
- Hotel facilities and activities (i.e. partner program: cooking class or yoga class – write to info@masterphototour.com for more info)
- 2 Experiences related to food and handicraft traditions in South Tyrol – Dolomites
- Italian VAT tax
- Tourist tax
Does not include
- Airfare
- Private Room Supplement (450$ USD)
- Lunch, water and beverages except what is served for breakfast
- Equipment (snowshoes if needed) rental
- Personal Insurance
- Items of personal nature
- Tips and gratuities
- Good weather guarantee
- Anything not mentioned in “cost includes”
Custom Request
Want to travel privately or in other dates?