The Dolomites & The Alps

Essenza’s carefully vetted portfolio of luxury chalets and hotels in the Dolomites and the Alps are the perfect destinations to immerse oneself in some of the most beautiful mountains in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dolomites’ soaring, pale limestone peaks, lush valleys, and storybook villages offer year-round beauty and inspiration for lovers of nature, wellness, cuisine and design.

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Known as the “Pale Mountains”, the Dolomites have long captured the imagination of explorers, traders, and artists. The region’s dramatic beauty – of soaring mountain peaks and lush wildlife – is matched by a rich and layered history. Part of the Austrian Empire until 1918, and centrepiece to the ferocious White War during the First World War, the Dolomites are a perfect destination for those seeking a wonderfully understated, lesser-known, yet deeply rewarding experience of Italy.

The region is a hearty and wholly unique fusion of Italian, Swiss, and Austrian influence, producing a singular cultural experience reflected in local architecture, language and cuisine. Sample the dishes of Tyrol’s native Ladin people: such as cajincì (close to ravioli), bales da ciociul (smoked ham dumplings) and delightful puncerli da pavè (poppy seed pastries). To wash it down, the Trentino-Aldo region is famed for its exceptional sparkling wines and bold reds.

The Dolomites’ and the Alps' stunning beauty invite exploration in every season. Hike the wild beauty of Adamello-Brenta Nature Park, ski the world-class slopes of the Sella Ronda, or wander the cobbled streets of Bolzano – home to cafes, boutiques, and quaint taverns, and Europe’s oldest preserved mummy, Ötzi the Iceman.