5 Luxurious Mountain Retreats

​​San Luis Hotel.  Located on the Avelengo Plateau in the beautiful area of South Tyrol, the San Luis is a luxurious and charming alpine resort hidden by flourishing woods, probably the right words to best describe this magic place are 'a winter fairy tale retreat'. San Luis is a hotel like no other; guests can pick to stay in sophisticated wooden chalets located at the shore of the lake or in tree-houses surrounded by 40 hectares of a fragrant private larch and spruce forest, both options ensure privacy and tranquility and offer a unique atmosphere to guests. Each building has been built using local wood, in particular with the use of Modholz that can be translated as Moon Wood a wood that has been harvested by observing the lunar cycle to keep its resilience and positive energy.

Via Verano 5, Merano / Avelengo, Bolzano, Italy

​​Vigilius Mountain Resort. Discover the magic Vigilius hotel, a stunning retreat suspended in time and nestled at 1500 meters of altitude, near the mountain town of Lana in South Tyrol. Reach this untouched paradise via the "Bahndl" cable car and immerse yourself in uncontaminated nature. The Vigilius Mountain Resort's peculiar architecture blends in elegantly with the landscape, reflecting and enhancing the surrounding nature. Designed by renowned architect Matteo Thun, the resort embraces guests in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Built exclusively with renewable resources, the Hotel's main components are wood, glass, linen and clay, which are combined together to create a unique aesthetic that recall the natural paradise of San Vigilio mountain.

Monte San Vigilio, Lana, Alto Adige, Italy

​​Hotel Rosa Alpina. A luxurious five star hotel located in the heart of the enchanting Dolomite mountains, more precisely in the heart of the village of San Cassiano in Alta Badia. Rosa Alpina features warm and welcoming interiors and counts over fifty rooms, all individually designed in a refined Alpine style, merging classical lines with a twist of contemporary decorative elements. Last but not least Rosa Alpina offers a unique culinary experience; among its restaurants the Michelin starred restaurant St. Hubertus that opened its doors in 1996 and that has been recently awarded with the third Michelin star.

Strada Micurà de Rü, 20, 39030 San Cassiano in Badia, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy

​Dolomiti Wellness Hotel ​Fanes. A special hotel immersed in the unforgettable landscape of the Dolomite mountains, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, that testifies the extraordinary beauty of this area. Hotel Fanes is a pearl of the Alpine hospitality as it perfectly embodies Alpine tradition and luxurious comfort in the heart of the charming Alta Badia. The hotel rooms reflect the traditional Tirolese style, with exquisite wooden interiors and South Tyrolean furniture; whilst the chalets reflect a more modern design and the use of precious materials such as Lasa marble and Ladinian wooden floors. Last but not least at Fanes hotel you will live a unique wellness experience.

Fam. Crazzolara Peceistreet, 19, 39036, San Cassiano, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy

​​Berghotel Ladinia. Step in one of the most ancient house of the old town of Corvana in Badia, located in the splendid region of Trentino-Alto Adige. This charming mansion was renovated in 1930 to become an exquisite guest-house by Cesco Kostner, internationally famous skier. Today Berghotel Ladinia is owned by the Costa family, that manages this unique property with great care for detail, valuing the simple things that make this a genuine and luxurious stay all at once. At Berghotel Ladinia it is possible to feel the history in every wooden floorboard and in the delicate light that shines through the tiny wood farmed windows, allowing guests to restore themselves in a familiar and tranquil ambiance.

Pedecorvara, 10, 39033 Corvara in Badia, Trentino Alto Adige,Italy