Mountains hotels, itineraries and travel ideas.
Italy's mountains are spread out among two main ranges, the Alps to the north and the Apennines which run southwards through the peninsula.
Some 28 percent of the entire territory of the Alps is in northern Italy. The Alps and the famous Dolomites have immense tourist appeal all year round; their slopes are an established favorite with skiers and mountaineers. The southern-most region of Sicily is home to Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano. The nature reserves and parks which are the natural habitat of numerous plant and animal species, provide the perfect holiday destination for nature lovers and families alike.
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Mountains featured hotels.
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Arte Sella in Valsugana
Where nature becames art and art becames nature.
Art
Trentino Revisited
The lakes, castles and modern art between Rovereto and Trento.
Gourmet
Delicious Dolomites
Helene Markart's mountain munches
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Skates, sledges and sleighs
Having fun in the Italian Dolomites, with or without skis
Wellness
Balancing Acts
The five pillars of Hotel Adler's BALANCE
Wellness
Crystal healing
The luxury spa at Cortina's celebrity-packed Hotel Cristallo.
Wellness
Alpine Energy
Hotel and spa in the Aurina Valley.
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Kid-size Dolomites
Alta Val Badia's "Children's Ski Carousel".
Gourmet
Norbert Niederkofler
An inspirational homage to the flavors of the Dolomites.
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Walking with Dürer
Following in the footsteps of Albrecht Dürer in Val di Cembra.
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Snowshoeing
Yet another way to have fun in the snow.
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The Forest of Giants
The wild and wonderful nature of Sila.
Gourmet
Valsugana: 180° taste
Caldonazzo's gastronomic laboratory and cooking school.
Green
Trauttmansdorff Gardens
The botanic universe surrounding Empress Sissi's favorite retreat.
Gourmet
The art of Pop!
Cantine Ferrari's unique collection of sparkling wines.
Gourmet
Mountain Cuisine
The flavors of Val D'Aosta courtesy of Cogne's Hotel Bellevue.
Gourmet
The Bertol Twins
A brotherly love - for the flavors of Trentino
Divine revelations
Imperial villas, wildlife reserves and unique places of worship: a journey exploring the art, nature, and spirituality of Italy's Lazio region.
From Belluno to Cortina
The Marmolada and the Tre Cime of Lavaredo, names which immediately conjure up all the magical beauty of the Italian Dolomites.
Golden Place
A trip to Sardinia's fertile Logudoro, where spectacular landscapes, ancient art and fabulous food and drink all jostle for center stage.
Mountain escapes
A journey from Merano, city of flowers, through the "valley of apples" to reach the Stelvio Pass and one of the most gruelling stretches of the Giro d'Italia.
Peak viewing in Abbruzzo
The best loved ski resorts of the Abruzzo are located within the National Park of the Gran Sasso and the Monti della Laga.
The Brenta Dolomites
Val di Sole, Val Rendena, Val Genova: the enchanting valleys lying at the foot of the snow capped mountains of the Brenta Dolomites.
The key to Italy
A trip to Piedmont's Susa Valley to experience the sacred abbeys, nature reserves, and world famous ski resorts just beyond the gates of Turin.
The towns of Carnia
A journey from Gemona to Sauris, to witness the restoration of some of Friuli's most beautiful towns and discover the history, traditions and art of Carnia.
Val Gardena, a skier's paradise
Spectacular in the winter, gorgeous in the summer, Val Gardena is home to some of Europe's most-loved ski slopes and a string of fairytale valleys.
Winter in Val Pusteria
An enchanting display of shimmering lights, a potpourri of seasonal scents, and stalls brimming with gifts, animate the streets of Brunico each Christmas.
Kallmunz
Merano/Meran
The gastronomic artistry of Luigi Ottaiano: a Neopolitan in Merano.
www.kallmuenz.it
St. Hubertus
San Cassiano
At the Hotel Rosa Alpina, creative cuisine rooted in the region's century old traditions.
www.rosalpina.it
Auener Hof
Sarentino
A panoramic restaurant where to enjoy superb South Tyrolean cuisine featuring local herbs.
www.auenerhof.it
Reale
Rivisondoli
In a tiny mountain village, the only restaurant in the region to boast 2 Michelin stars.
www.ristorantereale.it
Stube Hermitage
Madonna di Campiglio
The charm of an early 20th century stube, homemade bread and cakes pane and a fine selection of wines.
www.stubehermitage.it
Sassegg
Siusi allo Sciliar
The young face of Southern Tyrolean cuisine in a restaurant with stunning panoramic terrace.
www.sassegg.it
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Parco Nazionale della Sila
Catanzaro
One of the green lungs of Italy, lying between the Tyrrhenian and Ionic seas.
www.parcosila.it
Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio
Rabbi
Walks and excursions in one of Italy's oldest parks.
www.stelviopark.it
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
Assergi
A journey through the natural landscapes of Abruzzo.
www.gransassolagapark.it
Transhumance and "Tratturi"
L'Aquila
From Abruzzo to Tavoliere delle Puglie, following the "tratturo magno".
www.transumanza.org
