Mountain Lodge

Award-Winning Off-Piste Style

Perched on a hillside in the South Tyrol at an elevation of 1,200 meters, this 16th-century hunting lodge was brought back to life by a couple from the Italian fashion world, and is now an elegant mountain lodge, overlooking the Badia, Pusteria and Aurina valleys.

It has won several awards, most notably Italy's Best Ski Chalet in the World Ski Awards for 2013 through 2015. And it's easy to see why. A stunning location certainly helps, but we really like how the beautiful, traditional exteriors have been preserved, making this a lovely destination both when it's covered in snow and when the summer sun is shining brightly on the surrounding meadows.

Interiors combine an old-fashioned charm with elegant modern lines. Features we love include white entrance rooms with their curved, vaulted ceilings, little tunnels, nooks and alcoves, the Stube parlor with its adjoining tea room, as well as the elegant recessed fireplace, the wrought-iron candelabras and other details. Abundant use of wood for walls, ceilings and floors give the house a remarkably cozy feel.

The property has four bedrooms, two with double bed and en-suite bathroom, one with a double, and a final room with two really fun wooden bunk beds. The house also has a luxurious indoor relaxation area with Finnish sauna, Turkish bath (with chromotherapy), a whirlpool, and experience shower and stereo. There is also an outdoor panoramic whirpool and lounge.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Snow tires are legally required in winter. Drivers without them may leave their cars at the outdoor public parking area in the village of Mantana, or at a recommended garage. There is also a private helipad.

Included in price: welcome aperitif in the private cellar, spring water at guest’s disposal, preparation of indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, stove and fireplace lit daily, daily change of linens and towels (upon request), daily cleaning, continental breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner (6 dinners for 7-night stay, 5 dinners for 6-night stay, etc), special dishes for children upon request, juices and spring water available in the relaxation areas. free access to private golf course. 

On request: shuttle service to/from airport, babysitting services, massages, professional chef, laundry and dry-cleaning services, organization of excursions, sports and cultural activities with exclusive partners, helicopter flights for panoramic tours, shopping tours and recreational activities.

EXPERIENCES

Ask about the wide range of activities that are available. In fall and winter, choose from private skiing and snowboarding lessons, paragliding, snowshoeing, moonlight sleigh rides, chopping wood in the forests, wood carving, and a helicopter flight over the Dolomites. In spring and summer, book cycling tours, rock climbing, vie ferrate climbing, white water rafting, berry picking, mushroom hunting, cooking classes, cheese tastings, winery visits, meditation, or golf.

AROUND

Winter experiences on offer include chopping wood in the forest, woodcarving, moonlight snowshoeing and sledding, cross-country skiing through Fanes Nature Park, Plan de Corones and the Anterselva Valley, alpine skiing at Plan de Corones, ski and snowboard lessons, and winter paragliding.

In spring and summer, choose from mushroom and berry picking, meditation, cooking classes, wine and cheese tasting, mountain hikes, road biking, rafting, paragliding and tree climbing. Wellness packages are also available.

And to top it all, there is an 18-hole private golf course, designed by Ron Kirby and endorsed by Jack Nicklaus, set into the steep slopes surrounding the lodge. 

LOCATION

San Lorenzo di Sebato, Italy. Nearest airports: Bozen/Bolzano (75km), Innsbruck (99km), Venice (203km), Verona (225km), Munich (299km). Private plane and helicopter transfers are available. The lodge was a private helipad. Nearest railway station: Bruneck (Brunico).

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Winter for skiing, but year round.