Between mountain chalets and tree houses, here is a selection of hotels in the mountains, easily reachable by car, which guarantee solutions for maximum privacy and security
Never like this year we wish we could travel safely and stay in close contact with nature to enjoy some serenity. The autumn and winter period is the right opportunity to admire the foliage in the mountains and experience days of well-being in facilities that have all the comforts, but which are isolated and surrounded by greenery.
Purmontes – Val Pusteria
The exclusive Purmontes, located in Mantana, a small town in the Pusteria Valley, has only 5 luxury chalets – suites, on a total area of 20,000 m², for a maximum of 20 people in total.
Each chalet, which has a living area ranging from a minimum of 80 to 130 m² and a private outdoor area ranging from 100 to 290 m², boasts a personal pool and in each suite there is also a large Jacuzzi with an original scenography: the lights next to the tub look like flames (it is a game of red LED light that is reflected in the steam, creating the illusion of having a real own fire).
Ideally, you don't even have to go out to eat… room service is available all day, just as breakfast, afternoon snacks and dinner can also be served in the comfort and privacy of your own chalet.
Each suite also has its own private dock that reaches the central lake, a small body of natural mountain water.
The Purmontes also has a private riding stable, which allows you to take your horse on vacation to explore the surroundings with him. Or trained horses are available for private riding lessons at all levels.
Chalet Salena – Valle di Casies
The Valle di Casies, in South Tyrol, is a perfect place for those who love to experience the mountains in peace, preferring long walks, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.
Here, under the same ownership as Hotel Quelle, there are 6 brand new chalets / suites that offer tailor-made services for everyone.
Each suite is equipped with a Jacuzzi and fireplace and has dimensions starting from approximately 90m², plus outdoor spaces. The rich breakfast is always served in the room and it is possible every day to have a home catering service with typical dishes directly from the kitchen of the main hotel: stuffed crescents, pork ribs, dumplings and other South Tyrolean delicacies.
Each day, Sarah's "sweet surprise" is left in the refrigerator, a dessert created by the chef de patisserie of the Hotel Quelle, as well as the hostess.
Chalet Pföesl – New Ponente
These chalets immersed in 30 hectares of lawn and woods are a completely ecological structure. Owned by the Pföesl hotel in Nova Ponente, it is one of the few certified hotels in Europe Klimahotel , a quality seal awarded to sustainable structures that are attentive to the environment and climate protection. The green criteria of the Pföesl hotel are also present in the kitchen and spa: open-air treatments with natural products.
In 2017, the hotel also inaugurated 3 independent chalets, on the edge of the forest, as if they were real hut houses in an elevated position above Pföesl. With a contemporary South Tyrolean design, bright and completely made with the fragrant local wood, pine and larch, they are furnished with the utmost care, with the use of natural fabrics and mountain loden.
Saint Luis – Avelengo, Merano
To get to this enchanted village, you pass through a small forest where you are greeted by chalets and tree houses that are reflected on a lake, in the middle of a sunny clearing surrounded by about 40 private hectares of larch and fir forest.
From this place, set in the scenery of the Avelengo plateau overlooking Merano, it is very easy to go and discover the surrounding nature: the paths for the most beautiful excursions begin right next to the door of the chalets.
All chalets are equipped with fireplace and private sauna, while the large clubhouse with spa is located in front of the mountain lake that extends over 5800 m², here we also find areas dedicated to relaxation and catering: bars, restaurants, wine cellar and cheeses.
In an area the size of a barn, dedicated to the pool, guests can immerse themselves in the heated water and enjoy the crackling fire of the adjacent fireplace, or prefer the outdoor pool or the Jacuzzi in the middle of the pond.
Adler Lodge Ritten – Renon, Bolzano
All the quality of a five-star hotel, in a more familiar and informal environment than its peers.
Adler Lodge Ritten is a brand new complex set in a forest, consisting of independent lodges, ideal for those looking for casual and understated luxury.
It is located very close to the city of Bolzano, but in the quiet of the sunny Renon plateau, at an altitude of 1200 meters. The lodges can be reached (as well as in 30 minutes by car from the center of Bolzano) also via a cable car and a short walk in the woods.
From the large windows of the lodges you can enjoy a complete overview of the spectacular Unesco heritage of the Dolomites. Some of these are located around a picturesque mountain lake.
The kitchen, led by chef Hannes Pignater, accompanies guests throughout the day with genuine and enchanting dishes, created with fresh zero-km products. The philosophy that guides his cuisine is given by the desire to rediscover local flavors and culinary traditions, preferring ingredients from the daily Tyrolean cuisine with the use of herbs, roots, tubers and vegetables supplied by small local producers.
Even for drinks, we rely on local producers: Renon mountain apple juice and the best spirits and liqueurs of the area, as well as the wine list, full of labels from small family-run wineries that for generations have been producing among the best South Tyrolean wines.
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