AUTUMNAL GETAWAYS: WHY THE BURNING DOLOMITES WILL SET YOUR SOUL ON FIRE

Val Gardena – Immerse yourself in Italian Heritage at Hotel Granbaita

The refined five-star retreat, Hotel Granbaita Dolomites, nestled in the Dolomite Mountains in the heart of Selva di Val Gardena, offers a wealth of activities in the pumpkin–spiced season. With spectacular scenic views, gourmet dining and a 2000sqm Savinela Spa with traditional South Tyrolean treatments, we round up our favourites things to do. 

What to do:  

Take a traditional Hay Bath: A treatment that you can’t get in England, experience the Granbaita Tyrolean ritual that dates back decades. Bask in the “Alpenrose” steam bath, feeding the skin with mountain flowers, healthy herbs and traditional products of South Tyrol, before a partial massage. The treatment is perfect for joint and muscle pain, eliminating metabolic waste and detoxifying the liver and kidneys. 

Yoga Under the Stars: Guests can take part in a very special Yoga experience in Dantercëpies, a spot of mystical beauty with its spectacular mountain backdrop. During evening Yoga, you can experience magical moments with instructor Linda under the full moon or the twinkling starry sky. 

Mountain Biking in Sella Ronda: Guests can experience the thrill of the famous Sella Ronda Dolomites by embarking on a panoramic electric mountain bike tour. The free weekly tour with local guides (and complimentary equipment) offers a new and unforgettable way to experience the slopes outside of winter. Or, opt to explore on foot with free daily hikes. 

Go Gourmet: Granbaita guests can indulge in the delights of locally sourced ingredients and explore flavours inspired by the culinary traditions of Trentino – Alto Adige. With a reserved dining-room with just seven tables surrounded by scenic views, allows guests to enjoy a modern interpretation of South Tyrolean classics with Mediterranean influence, curated by Chef Andrea Moccia. 

 Best for: Couples retreats, solo-holidays, active holidays. For a romantic trip, why not try the Couples Retreat package? Find out more along with all the Autumnal inspo HERE. 

Alpe di Siusi: Experience Active Wellness at Sensoria Dolomites 

The timeless four-star getaway, Sensoria Dolomites, located at the foot of the Alpe di Siusi, the largest high plateau in Europe, is the wellness retreat to put on your bucket-list in 2023. This holistic retreat offers a peaceful oasis that combines elegance and South Tyrolean hospitality to sooth the soul and invigorate the senses. 

 
What to do:  

Horse-riding: Ever wanted to ride a horse in the Dolomite Mountains? Well, now is your chance. Sensoria’s new horse-back riding offering means guests can create lasting memories with a group course or romantic couple’s course. 

Hiking: With Sensoria’s Experience and Wellbeing guide, Patrick, explore a multitude of hiking trails through the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park and the Alpe di Siusi, before reaching the highest point of the Schlern plateau. The views will be sure to pack a punch. 

Mountain golfing: Against the backdrop of Sciliar/Schlern, guests of Sensoria can tee off at the St. Vigil Seis Golf Club. Golfing is a popular pastime for many, so it’s time to enjoy the hobbie against the backdrop of incredible views, 850 metres above sea level. 

Best for: Active wellness, male retreats, overall wellbeing. Why not try their wellness package or golf package .

Plose – Experience panoramic mountain views at the iconic FORESTIS 

Enjoy the sustainable five-star treatment at FORESTIS, a 5* luxury mountain retreat located in the South Tyrolean Alps, inviting guest to reconnect with nature, with sustainability and wellbeing at its heart. Located on the Southern slope of the Plose mountain at 1800 metres above sea level, it’s the idyllic mountaintop hideaway to reconnect with body and soul and embrace nature. 

What to do: 

Pamper with a view: The view from the FORESTIS spa is guaranteed to help you relax and rewind. The indoor and outdoor pool brings the element of water into a new and beautiful combination with stone, and with treatment rooms with a view, it’s a breathtaking way to connect with mind and nature. 

Experience locally foraged foods: Head Chef Roland Lamprecht, a native of South Tyrol, takes inspiration from his natural surroundings by sourcing only local produce from nearby suppliers and the FORESTIS garden, to maintain his passion for organic cuisine.  Roland’s unique ‘Forest Cuisine’ dining experience uses foraged ingredients in the most creative and delicious way, from the spruce sprouts with their subtle citrus notes to the wide variety of local mushrooms and aromatic wild herbs.  FORESTIS also maintains a zero plastic, no-waste policy throughout the retreat. 

Best for: Sustainable escapes, wellness, foodie trips.