NATURE AND SPORT
Armentara meadows, like heaven on earth under the S. Croce mountain, near La Valle.
View from the rifugio Bioch at 6500 ft. Ask Markus, the owner, for explanation.
Fanes, one of the most beautiful places in the Dolomites, it takes about 4 hours from the Capanna Alpina to the Rifugio Fanes
More informations at the reception.
Flowering time and alpine roses, from June to end of August.
Best around Puez and Piz Sorega. Take a rest and soak in the parfumes and colors.
Gardenaccia, the trail starts in La Villa, just west of the curch and ends at the rifugio Gardenaccia. For some people it may look a little steep, but the views are fantastic. Look for chamois in this region!
Golf Club Alta Badia, Trofeo Relais & Chateaux Italia, Coppa Rosa Alpina July 16th 2005
Lagazuoi, get up with the cable car and enjoy the view from this peak. You could get the galleries to get back down. (helmet and light required)
Kaiserweg, the hike starts at the cable car station of Lagazuoi and takes you to the top of the mountain, on the original trails of WWI.
Duration about 2 hours, some parts a little steep.
Lago Scotoni, this little lake is fantastic if you hike up almost running and then cool down in the cool water (temperature 39° F).
Larch in September, when their color turn golden and the air gets fresh.
Malga Valparola, easy walk from the Hotel Gran Ancei, following the trail number 18. Once you reach the farmhouse, try the fresh ricotta and buttermilk. (only when the farmer is on site).
Mountain biking on Piz La Villa at 6500 ft. Take the cable car in La Villa and once on top follow the signs to Rifugio Bioch. Ask Markus, the owner for the right path to San Cassiano.
Never seen the Dolomites from above?
Call the reception for reservation.
Passo delle Erbe, where a beautiful hike around the Puez starts. Make sure to stop for lunch at the Ütia de Börz. Ask for Fritz, the host, and try his famous Speck and Canederli.
S. Croce, the trail number 15 starts nearby the hotel. Follow the signs and try the fried eggs and the Kaiserschmarrn, once you arrive at the rifugio (approx 2 hours ½).
Sunrise at Sass Stria, with a mountain guide.
Sentiero dei larici, take the trail number 15 nearby the hotel and walk until the renovated mill.
Settsass, not a very difficult hike but rather long. It starts at Passo Valparola at 6500 ft and takes you to Rifugio Pralongia and from there to San Cassiano (approx 4 ½ hours)
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Val Travenanzes, fantastic day hike that starts behind the Lagazuoi mountain and ends near Cortina d'Ampezzo, where the return has to be arranged through a taxi.
Tramonto sul passo Valparola, raggiungibile anche in macchina. Da questa posizione il tramonto è veramente magico, con le montagne che diventano rosse la sera.
Sunset at the Valparola pass, by car, approximately 15 minutes drive from the hotel. Stop at the bar and turn towards San Cassiano, breathtaking!
SHOPPING
Bolzano a beautiful city, a mix of cultures, open air markets, top brand shops, for the ladies we reccomend the Boutique Venier where Olga the owner will be of great help. Don't forget a visit to the Ötzi museum.
Brunico at only 19 miles from San Cassiano this small city is caracterized by the antique center with many handicraft shops like Loden fabrics.
Cortina d'Ampezzo, glamour, high society, shopping, "aperitivo" at the Posta or at the Enoteca Cortina. At about 16 miles from the hotel.
Pederoa, this small village after Pedraces, towards Brunico, has many local handicraft shops.
GASTRONOMIA
Visit our new Restaurant Zur Kaiserkron in Bolzano at the very city center. Visit the link www.kaiserkron.it
Aperitivo at the Ciasa Alexander just across the street. Stay on the terrace to look at "life" in our small village. Especially on Sundays at about 10 am, after church.
Casa forestale Salares, right below the Passo Valparola the ideal spot for spending a day in the middle of nature. Reserve your bbq at the reception. We'll prepare everything from drinks to food and you may cook it yourself on the grill.
Ciastel Colz, the restaurant in this castle in the village of La Villa is as fascinating as the menu, Wilma the owner, will explain to you. Open for dinner, reservation required.
Delizius, after the church, this shop is specialized in local products.
Formaggio del Lüch da Pcei, follow the signs from the hotel and visit this farmhouse where the best cheese of the region is produced.
Genziana, this very bitter grappa with Genziana roots is said to heal every pain and illness. At the Hotel bar or at the rifugio Ütia de Börz.
Kaiserschmarrn this dessert with Austrian origins has become a classical dish in every rifugio and restaurant. Find the best version...
Knödel/Canederli try these bread dumplings at maso Runch in Pedraces, in S. Martino at the restaurant "Dasser" or at the Ütia de Börz (ask Fritz, the host)
Lago Sompunt this informal but very nice local restaurant in the middle of the woods, in Pedraces, also has a small lake where you can fish your own trouts.
Porcini mushrooms, our area has the best! There are strict laws when collecting them. Inform yourself at the reception.
Restaurants, in Alta Badia. The highest concentration of Michelin strarred restaurants in the Alps. Try the St. Hubertus at the hotel, the Siriola in San Cassiano and the Stüa de Michil in Corvara. Also to try, the Ciastel Colz in La Villa, the Lech da Sompunt in Pedraces and the Stria in Colfosco. Book well in advance, just tell the reception.
Rifugio Scotoni, a 40 minutes hike from the Capanna Alpina takes you to this fantastic rifugio and restaurant. Continue the hike up to the lake. For lunch order the mixed grill, it's worth it.
Wines to take away, ask our sommelier Christian to see the wine cellar and choose your bottles.
Wine producers, visit
www.manincor.it
www.aloislageder.eu
for some of the best wine producers of our area.
CULTURE
Church of San Cassiano
Galleries through the Lagazuoi mountain, constructed during WWI from the Italians and Austrians.
Ladin Museum in S.Martino a really nice little museum ideal during rainy days
Meditation Walk, a religious itinerary of about 30 minutes in the middle of a beautiful forest. It starts at the Bar Saré at 2.4 miles from the hotel.
Spa - dial 159 for booking your treatments in advance. Indulge in Luxury spa treatments and try our massages after a hard hike.
AROUND and ON THE WAY
Ristorante Schöneck at Falzes/Pfalzen
Just outside the small city of Brunico, this impeccable restaurnt is one of our favourites. Karl the Chef and Sigi, his brother who overlooks the service will take care of all your needs. www.schoeneck.it
Osteria al Castelletto in Pedeguarda di Follina near Treviso, in the Prosecco area is half way from/to Venice. This "must see" place is "just" an Osteria, but be prepared to see red hot Ferraris and Bentleys parked outside. Ask for Clemy, the owner. She will be very happy to hear that you got the tip from the Rosa Alpina. www.alcastelletto.com
Hotel Londra Palace in Venezia, at the end we found a nice, not overpriced little hotel in Venice, facing the Canal Grande and easily accessible with the vaporetti or water taxi. Mauro Zanotti, the manager is a regular guest at the Rosa Alpina and also a good friend. www.hotelondra.it
A secret place to eat near MILAN?? L'OSTERIA DEL POMIROEU
With no doubt it is the restaurant of Giancarlo Morelli in Seregno.
Try his Risotto allo Zafferano...you will keep dreaming of it for weeks.
http://www.pomiroeu.it/
Near Venice, at Campagna Lupia, a tiny village, there is an exceptional fish restaurant called "Antica Osteria da Cera". They serve the best fish ever!
The address is, Antica Osteria da Cera, Via Marghera, 26 - 30010 Lughetto (VE) Tel. 041 5185009
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