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Cozy atmosphere at Passo Sella

A little corner of tranquillity , a place with an incredible view over Sassolungo, Sassopiatto, the massif of Sella and Marmolada, a friendly and helpful staff. The place we’re talking about is a very small hut called “Fienile Monte”, and is well-known among the food lovers because of its selected ingredients, its sensational food and wine list and its location: it’s right on the slopes of the famous “Sellaronda” skitour, just a few steps away from the beautiful Gardena and Fassa valleys.

Just a few plates, prepared using premium quality ingredients and ancient alpine recipes: if you decide to stop here don’t forget to ask about “the special plates of the day” that won’t be on the menu but are usually incredibly good. If you’re a meat lover your palate will be surprised by the quality of their fillet steak, but if you’re a vegetarian don’t worry, there’s also plenty of options including truffle and veggies for gourmet plates that you won’t easily forget!

The atmosphere is cozy and informal, a romantic hut where the alpine elegance is at its best. Sheepskin, wood, leather and alpine design combined to give you a picture of what our “affordable luxury” idea is. The hut is open only during winter, and we suggest you to stop on their terrace  even just for a quick glass of excellent wine or a portion of the incredible Tiramisu that the chef prepares for you at the moment.

Just a few tables, so don’t forget to book in advance if you want to make sure you’ll get your gourmet experience. If you’re looking for a romantic adventure with your partner or your family, this hut is the perfect spot for a friday or a saturday night to remember: you can leave your car at Passo Sella and enjoy a snowcat transfer to the hut, or you can use your snowshoes to get there walking under the stars.

Contact us to book a special gourmet experience in the Dolomites!

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Gourmet in the Dolomites

Great mountain experience is not always matched by great food. But head to the Dolomites, and you’ll be surprised: these mountains keep big wine and food secrets. In the Dolomites we take the whole dining experience very seriously!

The land of stunning views, a breathtaking nature, amazing colours and activities. But the Dolomites aren’t only about climbing, hiking and skiing: here you’ll find a unique combination of italian, austrian and ladin cuisine. It’s the place where the so called “slope food”, the alpine version of the street food, has been invented: local products, combined to create new flavors, old and new recipes that led some of the best spots in the area to get a Michelin star.

The whole experience starts from a land where the culture of  good food, the knowledge of ancient methods of production, the research to improve every single step of the process are just the base of a successful dining project.

In addition to the superlative food, this region is also home to some of the italian best wines. The natural shape of the valleys around Bolzano, together with the climate, is the cradle for fine white and red wines: gewürztraminer (probably the flagship wine of this area), pinot noir, lagrein, riesling…. delicious products of a land where wine is the soul of good living.

On these pages we want to take you for a journey through authentic flavors, elegant wine notes, cozy details on the tables of small huts and hidden restaurants.

If you’d like to know more about food and wine, if you need a guide to take you around the slope food circuit, if you’d like us to organize the perfect dinner, the perfect lunch, do not hesitate to get in touch with us (all the details are on our “Contact” page).

Kaiserschmarren: chopped sweet pancakes with raisins, berries and rose petals
Hay soup in a delicious homemade bread bowl
The typical hut of the area
Rice in a cream of goat cheese, peas and basil
Homemade wholegrain pasta with truffle and flowers
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Sellaronda ski tour

Whether you are an excellent skier or just a mountain lover that loves taking pictures moving around with the skis, you’ll absolutely love this ski tour.

We’re talking about a circuit on skis around the Sella massif, an average of 26km of downhill runs that you can ski clockwise or anti clockwise, discovering the beauty of four wonderful Dolomites’ passes: Sella, Gardena, Campolongo and Pordoi. The spots where you can start from are innumerable, exactly like the slopes that you’ll find all around the circuit: some of these are famous all over the world, like the breathtaking Gran Risa leading you to the lovely town of La Villa or the challenging Saslong a few steps from the little village of Santa Cristina.

The landscape will change and surprise you around every single corner, giving you the feeling of a unique experience.

Let’s not forget to mention the gourmet-huts you’ll find all along the route: homemade pasta with truffle, fresh fish, organic meat, an ancient tradition of homemade cakes, carefully baked using the best ingredients.

Any skier interested in this ski tour must be fit and must carry the proper ski gear, even if the runs themselves are middling difficulty rather than advanced. We also suggest that our guests start no later than 10am and reach the last pass at 3:30pm so that they won’t miss the last ski-lifts.

For further information and suggestions about the slopes, about the best spots for a comfort tea or an unforgettable lunch, do not hesitate to send us an email or to give us a call.