Five-Star Mountain Retreat Forestis Invites Guests To Reconnect With Nature

Alpine nature, the combination of thick dark green forest and impressive snowy mountains, can grant the ultimate winter wellbeing escape. FORESTIS, a five-star luxury mountain retreat located on the southern slope of the Plose mountain, 1800 metres above sea level, invites guests to reconnect with nature and embrace wellness. 

The retreat features 62 luxury suites, all with panoramic views of the UNESCO world heritage Dolomites. The CO2 neutral FORESTIS building uses 100% renewable energy, produced by the retreat’s own plant and wood heating system, while the exteriors and interiors are created using local South Tyrolean suppliers and eco-friendly materials. Surrounding the retreat are the felled trees which are used as fences, with two new plantings made for each tree used.

Experience a remote stay with Odles Lodge chalets

For a more remote winter break, in 2023 FORESTIS unveiled their new Odles Lodge, the ultimate adults-only chalet situated just a few kilometres above FORESTIS with exclusive spa facilities and amenities. Featuring four distinct lodges with panoramic views, the privacy of the chalets offers a more remote experience in the mountain. Guests can also enjoy the dining, spa facilities and treatments at FORESTIS.

Get active in Winter Wonderland

Explore the tranquil environment with various winter activities. With ski-in, ski-out facilities leading to the Plose mountain, guests can reach 45 kilometres of ski slopes where they will also find cosy mountain huts offering local cuisine, hot drinks and great views of the surrounding mountains along the slopes.

The densely forested environment of FORESTIS also lends itself to meditative winter sports, such as snowshoeing or ski touring. FORESTIS hiking guides lead excursions over frozen brooks, past snow-covered woodland and untouched snow fields, directly through the UNESCO natural heritage in South Tyrol. Meanwhile, scenic ski tours allow guests to climb through dense forests to beautiful vantage points and back down to the ski hut. 

Spa treatments: Bringing the outside indoors

Indulge in year-round wellness programmes inspired by Celtic traditions and their natural doctrine, with the FORESTIS Spa concept based on four native trees: mountain pine, spruce, larch and Swiss pine. Try FORESTIS’ iconic Tree Circle Ceremony, where you will choose one of the four heeling woods, a decision made intuitively according to guests’ current needs 

All FORESTIS treatments are based on the principle of the four trees, the four healing woods, the four healing stones, and the four tree frequencies. Other treatments include combinations of aromatherapy and tree frequencies, energy flow massages and mountain pine body scrubs. Inspired by the Celtic Druids, FORESTIS also offers Wyda - the movement theory of the Celtic Druids, helping you achieve harmony and contentment through mindfulness.

Treat your tastebuds

FORESTIS 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. 

• For more information about FORESTIS, please visit: https://www.forestis.it
• For more information about Odles Lodge, please visit https://www.odleslodge.it/en