Hotel Sassongher, Corvara Looks To Winter Season
Hotel Sassongher is a traditional South Tyrolean family-owned hotel dating back to the 1930s. The property is located in the heart of the glamorous town of Corvara, a UNESCO world heritage site and a jewel in the crown of the Dolomite mountains. The hotel has been in the Pescosta family for more than 70 years and is an authentic chalet style property which blends classic and contemporary style. The hotel’s sky spa is a mountain-side sanctuary offering a rooftop sauna and hot tub which overlooks the iconic Alta Badia mountains and offers that perfect moment of solace after a busy day exploring. With activities for thrill-seekers, ski fanatics and nature lovers alike, here are four great reasons why you should spend your winter break at Hotel Sassongher…
Fly in comfort with SkyAlps’ new flight route
SkyAlps’ new flight route from London Stansted to Bolzano, launching 13th December, makes travelling to Hotel Sassongher more convenient than ever before. The flight lands in Bolzano Airport, a small and efficient airport, only an hour and 30-minute transfer by car to Hotel Sassongher, cutting down transfers from Innsbruck Airport by 45 minutes. Guests can relax and enjoy a premium experience aboard the 2 hours and 35-minute flight, tasting the extensive in-flight menu comprised of regional delicacies and wine from 48 selected producers, including four awarded quality wines every month. With seat prices starting from €184, SkyAlps’ new route is affordable and environmentally friendly, but still a premium option for those travelling to the Dolomites.
Watch the Ski World Cup in December
For ski enthusiasts, Hotel Sassongher is perfectly positioned for a front row seat to watch the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. Taking place from 12th to 18th December, the iconic Gran Risa Piste in Alta Badia will host the men’s Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill and G Slalom races. The piste is considered one of the most beautiful and challenging slopes in the World Cup circuit and is one not to be missed! Hotel Sassongher is a 10-minute drive, so is the perfect place to stay for ski enthusiasts who want to get a piece of the action.
Join the extreme sports trend with Ice Climbing
Extreme sports are more popular than ever before, a recent article by Business Insider found that the industry has 490 million participants worldwide. For those looking to enter the world of extreme sports, ice climbing at Hotel Sassongher is the perfect choice. With exciting routes and frozen waterfalls, the Dolomites are the perfect place to try a hand at ice climbing. Hotel Sassongher offers guests a mountaineering session with an experienced alpine guide. With crampons, ice axes and climbing ropes guests are able to explore the Dolomites in a unique way. Ice climbing is the ultimate test of fitness, endurance and skill, as factors such as midday sun, varying temperatures and run-off create a constantly changing and challenging surface to climb.
Learn the Ladin Way of Life through the Nos Ladins – We Ladins Initiative
Alta Badia is quite distinctive from the rest of the mountain range and is home to the Ladin-speaking community. Visitors to the area can immerse themselves in Alta Badia’s ‘Nos Ladins – We Ladins’ initiative which offers travellers a chance to deep dive into the way of life of the locals and explore the regions rich culture, traditions, and cuisine. Guests can spend a day on the farm with Rosa and Tone, two farmers who transport guests back to early Ladin times on their family farm that dates back to the 13th century. Visitors can try their hand at tending to the animals as well as helping to cook traditional dishes of Ladin cuisine and make butter from fresh milk the old-fashioned way! There’s also the chance to join Beekeeper, Milio, as he explains the importance of bees and how they produce honey, all whilst enjoying a speciality honey tasting.
Book it: Hotel Sassongher offers Comfort Rooms from €300 per night, based on two adults sharing on a half-board basis. sassongher.it/en/
