The Aosta Valley or the Dolomites?
Between Monte Cervino and the Gran Paradiso glacier, the Aosta Valley lets you completely immerse yourself in the Italian mountains, while nearby Switzerland tantalises the slopes. You’ll have to choose whether to ski in Switzerland or Italy...there’s so much space up there! Further east, several Relais & Châteaux properties are set in the stunning UNESCO World Heritage site of the Dolomites: the ideal place for those who love indulging in the pleasures of winter sports and contemplating nature. The mountains here are as fascinating as they are appealing, and Relais & Châteaux’s properties are part of this enchantment thanks as much to the care and attention they pay to their guests as to the sense of refinement that can even be found on your plate. Hospitality and gastronomy reach their peak!
Hotel and restaurant in the mountains. Located in the heart of an estate populated by chamois, ibex, marmots and grazing cows, the Bellevue Hotel & Spa is a veritable pearl embedded at the foot of the Gran Paradiso glacier. The atmosphere in this old mansion is unique, with a stunning location, a very special décor and a long history. Its three restaurants serve authentic local ingredients, along with fragrant herbs from the hotel’s own cottage garden. Its new wellness area (1,200 m2) welcomes you with its grottoes, waterfalls and old chalets. It offers the privilege of relaxing in a setting which combines the beauty of the mountains and alpine culture with the joy of plunging into hot spring waters. ... Learn moreless
Hotel and restaurant in the mountains. The Gardena Grödnerhof is a haven of well-being in the heart of the Dolomites, in the legendary Monti Pallidi – Pale Mountains – which take on magnificent hues of pink in the reflected light of the setting sun. It is a paradise for mountaineers, and the perfect destination for skiers in winter. The hotel offers guided tours of the magnificent Dolomites, to experience their fabulous natural resources and stunning views. After a day spent in the open air, what better than the ambiance of the Gardena Grödnerhof. The hotel, which enjoys a reputation for its cuisine, boasts a superb spa and a beauty and fitness centre. At the end of the day, relax in the Bar & Habana Lounge. ... Learn moreless
Hotel and restaurant in the mountains. Situated on the south side of the Matterhorn, the Cervinia ski resort is one of the highest in the world, peaking at 4,000 metres, and one of the few to cross the Italian-Swiss border. Choose between slaloming on the Swiss side, or a descent down the trails of the Aosta Valley. The Hermitage, this grand chalet has been designed in the purest of mountain traditions, with interiors of warm brown wood, and equipped with a spa to relax in after a day of intense skiing. The Whymper Suite, designed as a private chalet, boasts breathtaking views of the Matterhorn. Succumb to the beauty of the mountain. ... Learn moreless
Hotel and restaurant in the mountains. This sleek, modern building, perched at an altitude of 1 622 metres, almost takes a back seat to the magnificence of the landscape. Yet, inside, its beauty is apparent: tree trunks, raw timber and light colours make for a resolutely contemporary style, from its large guest rooms to its superb dining room which is fully glazed, light-drenched and offers panoramic views of the Dolomites – the perfect setting to savour Heinrich Schneider’s refined cuisine, prepared with ingredients from the South Tyrol. His sister, Gisela, a sommelier, is the other half of the partnership at the helm of this property which was created by their parents and has recently been refurbished. ... Learn moreless
