Wild Italy

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. Wild Italy 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.

For many people, Sardinia is the Mediterranean dream island: crystal-clear water and picturesque coastlines are reality here. A breathtaking underwater world is hidden beneath the crystal clear water surrounding the island. Sicily, off the coast of the tip of Italy's 'boot' is the largest island in the Mediterranean. Abruzzo, lying level with Rome, is the wild heart of southern Italy. The rugged, uninhabited mountain world with its unspoilt beech forests make Abruzzo something special: this is Italy from its unfamiliar side! The inaccessible slopes are the territory of the extremely rare Apennine chamois. During rutting, the bucks engage in breakneck chases among the rocks.