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Dolomiti Volume 1

Elikos Pontives

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Real photograph of the Elikos Pontives and Aiut Alpin Dolomites hangars, elevated helipad apron and rocky hillside.
Elikos Pontives and Aiut Alpin Dolomites. The apron and hangars seen from the hillside.
MSFS 2024Click to enlarge
Frame from Dreamsofwings’ review showing the Elikos Pontives scenery in MSFS 2024, with a yellow helicopter on the apron.
The same base in our scenery, as seen in the Dreamsofwings review.

The hangars, shared apron and hillside at Pontives: real photographs alongside a frame from Dreamsofwings’ review.

Real aerial photograph looking down at the circular landing markings between the Aiut Alpin Dolomites and Elikos hangars.

The real apron from above

A second real-world view of the landing markings, hangars and edge of the elevated apron.

Explore the Elikos Pontives scenery

Real photographs and simulator footage were captured from different viewpoints and in different lighting. Review: Dreamsofwings · 0:22.

Granvara Hotel

The hotel, its mountain setting and helipad: real-world views alongside the Granvara scenery seen in the review.

Watch in the review 17:39
Real world · Hotel overviewClick to enlarge
Real photograph of Granvara Hotel on a grassy hillside, with forest and the Sassolungo massif behind it.
Granvara Hotel and its hillside setting in a real photograph.
MSFS 2024 · From the cockpitClick to enlarge
Review frame from the H145 cockpit looking down at Granvara Hotel, its terraces and pool in MSFS 2024.
Granvara Hotel seen from the H145 cockpit in the Dreamsofwings review.
Real world · Hotel entranceClick to enlarge
Real Google Maps panorama of the access road and entrance to Granvara Hotel, with stone gate pillars and mountains behind the building.
Looking towards the real hotel from its access road. Google Maps panorama, August 2025.Photo: 360 Alpine Vision AG · Google Maps
MSFS 2024 · Hotel entranceClick to enlarge
Review frame of the Granvara Hotel entrance and facade in the Dolomiti Volume 1 scenery, with mountains in the background.
The hotel facade and mountain backdrop as shown in the review.
Real Google Maps panorama of the circular Granvara helipad set into the grass beside the hotel access road.

The real helipad

The circular landing marking beside the hotel access road. A second view from the same Google Maps panorama, August 2025.

Photo: 360 Alpine Vision AG · Google MapsExplore Dolomiti Volume 1

Real photographs and simulator footage were captured from different viewpoints and in different lighting. Review: Dreamsofwings · 17:39.

Dantercepies

The upper cable-car station and its mountain setting: real-world views alongside the approach shown in the review.

Watch in the review 23:29
Real worldClick to enlarge
Real-world view from a cable car approaching the Dantercepies upper station, with its curved roof, communications mast and rocky mountain backdrop.
Approaching the real Dantercepies upper station by cable car.
MSFS 2024Click to enlarge
Review frame from the helicopter cockpit approaching the Dantercepies upper station in MSFS 2024, with cable cars below the rocky peaks.
The approach to Dantercepies from the helicopter cockpit in the Dreamsofwings review.
Real photograph of the Dantercepies upper station and cable cars against steep rock faces, with the original Dreamstime watermark visible.

The upper station and surrounding peaks

A wider real-world view of the station, cable cars and mountain backdrop. Reference image: Dreamstime.

Explore Dolomiti Volume 1

Real photographs and simulator footage were captured from different viewpoints and in different lighting. Review: Dreamsofwings · 23:29.

Gran Cir summit cross

The summit cross on Gran Cir: two real photographs alongside its appearance in the Dreamsofwings review.

Watch in the review 25:52
Real worldClick to enlarge
Real photograph of the Gran Cir summit cross, its metal framework filled with stones, standing on the rocky summit above the surrounding valleys.
The real summit cross on Gran Cir, with the surrounding peaks and valleys behind it.
MSFS 2024Click to enlarge
Review frame from a helicopter cockpit approaching the Gran Cir summit cross on a snow-covered ridge in MSFS 2024.
The Gran Cir cross seen from the helicopter cockpit in the Dreamsofwings review.
Close real photograph of the Gran Cir summit cross showing its stone-filled metal structure and plaque, with clouds and mountain peaks behind it.

The real cross up close

A second real-world view showing the cross’s metal framework, stones and summit plaque.

Explore Dolomiti Crosses Volume 1

Real photographs and simulator footage were captured from different viewpoints and in different lighting. Review: Dreamsofwings · 25:52.

Passo Gardena

The roadside landing area, hotel and buildings at Passo Gardena: four real-world views alongside two frames from the review.

Watch in the review 28:20
Real world · Landing areaClick to enlarge
Real-world view of a helicopter hovering over the snowy Passo Gardena landing area, with a ground crew member, Elikos hut and hotel nearby.
A helicopter at the real landing area, with the hotel and mountain backdrop behind it.
MSFS 2024 · Landing area and hotelClick to enlarge
Review frame showing a yellow rescue helicopter beside the Passo Gardena landing area, with the hotel across the road in MSFS 2024.
The landing area and hillside hotel as seen in the Dreamsofwings review.
Real world · Roadside viewClick to enlarge
Real panoramic view of the fenced Passo Gardena landing area with an Elikos sign, nearby buildings and the rocky mountain backdrop.
The roadside enclosure, Elikos sign and buildings around the real landing area.
MSFS 2024 · From the cockpitClick to enlarge
Review frame from the helicopter cockpit approaching the fenced Passo Gardena landing area, with roadside buildings and a chapel on the slope.
The approach to the roadside landing area and surrounding buildings from the review cockpit.
Real photograph of a helicopter behind the landing-area fence and an Elikos vehicle at Passo Gardena, with snow on the surrounding slopes.

The real landing area in use

A helicopter and an Elikos vehicle beside the roadside landing area in winter.

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Google Maps panorama of the Passo Gardena road, hotel and landing-area fence, with the original Google branding and navigation controls visible.

The pass road and hillside hotel

A wider view of the road, hotel and fenced landing area. Google Maps.

Real photographs and simulator footage were captured from different viewpoints and in different lighting. Review: Dreamsofwings · 28:20.

Funivia Boè – Corvara

The Boè cable-car station in Corvara: two real-world views alongside two frames from the Dreamsofwings review.

Watch in the review 34:49
Real world · Station entranceClick to enlarge
Real Google Maps panorama of the Boè cable-car station in Corvara, with a triangular glass entrance, parked cars and forested slopes behind it.
The real Boè station seen from the car park, with its triangular glass facade. Google Maps.
MSFS 2024 · Station overviewClick to enlarge
Review frame from the helicopter cockpit looking down at the Boè station, its triangular glass facade and nearby cable cars in MSFS 2024.
The station and surrounding lifts seen from the helicopter cockpit in the review.
Real world · Roadside facadeClick to enlarge
Real photograph of the Boè station beside the road in Corvara, with its angled facade, large advertising panels, access ramp and mountains behind it.
The station’s angled facade, access ramp and roadside setting in a real photograph.
MSFS 2024 · Closer viewClick to enlarge
Closer review frame from the helicopter cockpit showing the Boè station’s angled facade and advertising panels, with cable cars and forested slopes beyond.
A closer pass over the angled facade and the lifts behind the station, as shown in the review.
Explore Dolomiti Volume 1

Real photographs and simulator footage were captured from different viewpoints and in different lighting. Review: Dreamsofwings · 34:49.

Corvara

The ice rink, open field and roadside setting in Corvara: three real-world views alongside a frame from the review.

Watch in the review 35:49
Real world · Ice rink and roadClick to enlarge
Real Google Maps panorama of the Corvara ice rink beside a road, with parked cars and camper vans along an open grassy area and forested slopes behind.
The real ice rink and adjacent road, with parking along the grassed area. Google Maps.
MSFS 2024 · From the cockpitClick to enlarge
Review frame from a helicopter cockpit looking down at the large roof of the Corvara ice rink, the adjoining open field, roadside parking and village buildings in MSFS 2024.
The ice rink, open field and road seen from the helicopter cockpit in the Dreamsofwings review.
Real panorama across the open grassy area in Corvara, with footpaths, a direction sign, parked cars and green mountain slopes in the background.

The real open field

Looking across the grass from the roadside parking, with footpaths and the mountain setting beyond. Google Maps.

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Real Google Maps panorama along the road beside the Corvara ice rink entrance, with a row of parked cars and the open field on the opposite side.

Along the road beside the ice rink

A second roadside view shows the ice rink entrance, parking and adjacent field. Google Maps.

Real photographs and simulator footage were captured from different viewpoints and in different lighting. Review: Dreamsofwings · 35:49.

Arabba Heliport

The circular helipad and its valley setting at Arabba: two real-world views alongside the approach shown in the review.

Watch in the review 43:14
Real worldClick to enlarge
Real photograph of the circular Arabba helipad beside a mountain road, with a windsock, forested valley and cable cars in the background.
The real circular helipad beside the road, with the windsock and forested slopes around it.
MSFS 2024Click to enlarge
Review frame from a helicopter cockpit approaching the circular Arabba helipad below the road, with the surrounding valley and mountain slopes in MSFS 2024.
The approach to Arabba Heliport from the helicopter cockpit in the Dreamsofwings review.
Real Google Maps panorama of the curved access ramp and circular Arabba helipad below the roadside barrier, with a windsock and forested slopes beyond.

The real helipad access

A second view shows the access ramp, circular pad and windsock below the road. Google Maps.

Explore Dolomiti Volume 1

Real photographs and simulator footage were captured from different viewpoints and in different lighting. Review: Dreamsofwings · 43:14.

Ossario del Pordoi

The Pordoi memorial and its mountain setting: three real photographs alongside two frames from the Dreamsofwings review.

Watch in the review 45:40
Real world · Mountain settingClick to enlarge
Real photograph of the Pordoi memorial on a grassy slope beneath the mountains, with the original Agordino Dolomiti watermark visible.
The real memorial on the mountain slope. Reference image: Agordino Dolomiti.
MSFS 2024 · ApproachClick to enlarge
Review frame from a helicopter cockpit approaching the Pordoi memorial on a mountain slope, with winding paths and a reservoir nearby in MSFS 2024.
Approaching the memorial from the helicopter cockpit in the Dreamsofwings review.
Real world · MemorialClick to enlarge
Real photograph of the Pordoi stone memorial, showing its central tower, circular base, terraces and paths against a mountain backdrop.
A closer real-world view of the stone memorial and its circular terraces.
MSFS 2024 · Closer viewClick to enlarge
Review frame from the helicopter cockpit looking down at the Pordoi memorial tower and circular terraces in MSFS 2024.
A closer pass over the memorial and surrounding paths, as shown in the review.
Distant real photograph of the Pordoi memorial on a grassy ridge, with paths climbing the slope and pale mountain cliffs behind it.

The real memorial from a distance

A further real-world view shows the memorial on the ridge and the paths crossing the hillside.

Explore Dolomiti Volume 1

Real photographs and simulator footage were captured from different viewpoints and in different lighting. Review: Dreamsofwings · 45:40.

Rifugio Capanna Fassa

The hut, terrace and summit ridge at Capanna Fassa: three real photographs alongside two frames from the Dreamsofwings review.

Watch in the review 48:00
Real world · Hut and terraceClick to enlarge
Real photograph of Rifugio Capanna Fassa, showing the wooden hut, terrace, Italian flag and large rectangular panel on the rocky summit.
The real hut and its wooden terrace, with the large rectangular panel beside it.
MSFS 2024 · ApproachClick to enlarge
Review frame from a helicopter cockpit approaching Rifugio Capanna Fassa and the rectangular structure beside it on a snow-covered summit ridge in MSFS 2024.
Approaching Capanna Fassa across the snowy ridge in the Dreamsofwings review.
Real world · Summit overviewClick to enlarge
Real elevated view of Capanna Fassa and its terrace on the rocky summit, with a large rectangular panel beside the hut and mountain ranges beyond.
The hut, terrace and surrounding summit rocks seen from above.
MSFS 2024 · Overhead viewClick to enlarge
Review frame from the helicopter cockpit looking down at the roof, terrace and neighbouring panel of Capanna Fassa in a snowy MSFS 2024 landscape.
A closer pass over the hut and summit, as shown in the review.
Real photograph of the rocky ridge leading to Capanna Fassa, with the hut and rectangular panel silhouetted against clouds and distant mountains.

The real summit ridge

A wider real-world view shows the hut and panel on the rocky crest.

Explore Dolomiti Volume 1

Real photographs and simulator footage were captured from different viewpoints and in different lighting. Review: Dreamsofwings · 48:00.

Rifugio Boè

The hut and its rocky surroundings at Rifugio Boè: three real photographs alongside two frames from the Dreamsofwings review.

Watch in the review 56:20
Real world · Mountain settingClick to enlarge
Real photograph of Rifugio Boè and its terrace on a rocky plateau with patches of snow and rock towers in the background.
The real hut and terrace, with the rocky plateau and towers behind them.
MSFS 2024 · ApproachClick to enlarge
Review frame from a helicopter cockpit approaching Rifugio Boè on a snowy plateau surrounded by mountain cliffs in MSFS 2024.
Approaching Rifugio Boè over the snowy plateau in the Dreamsofwings review.
Real world · Hut detailClick to enlarge
Close real photograph of Rifugio Boè, showing the grey-clad building, adjoining stone building with blue and white shutters, and wooden terrace.
A closer real-world view of the connected buildings, windows and terrace.
MSFS 2024 · Closer viewClick to enlarge
Review frame from the helicopter cockpit beside Rifugio Boè, showing the grey-clad facade, rows of windows and stone base in a snowy MSFS 2024 landscape.
A closer pass beside the hut, as shown in the review.
Real elevated view of Rifugio Boè and its terrace on the rocky plateau, with mountain formations beyond.

The real hut from above

A wider real-world view of the hut, terrace and surrounding rocky ground.

Explore Dolomiti Volume 1

Real photographs and simulator footage were captured from different viewpoints and in different lighting. Review: Dreamsofwings · 56:20.