From the snow-covered Dolomites to the turquoise blue of the Mediterranean Sea, the spectacular landscape of Italy is already a favourite for many. There's a lot more to Bella Italia than meets the eye: a wilder, secretive side. This program displays the natural world between the tip of her boot and her northern Apline peaks in captivating pictures. In this episode, ice and snow rule over northern Italy in winter. Only specialists can live in the high mountains. As soon as spring arrives, melt water plummets down from the Dolomites into the valley.