Alpenheim Charming & Spa

Set high on the sunny slopes above Ortisei, the Alpenheim Charming & Spa Hotel is a smart four-star base for a Val Gardena ski trip in the heart of the Dolomites. Bright, modern rooms and suites come with their own balcony and big mountain views, and four newly built suites raise the bar if you fancy a little extra space. A public ski bus stops just outside, the hotel runs its own free shuttle to the lifts, and the whole Val Gardena ski area is yours to explore, with five guided ski mornings a week alongside an Ortisei ski school instructor to help you make the most of it.

Back at the hotel, the wellness world is built for proper recovery. Slip between indoor and outdoor pools, work through the Soreghina sauna line-up of Finnish sauna, steam bath, biological sauna and aromatic showers, then sink into a whirlpool or stretch out in the relaxation oasis until the legs feel ready to go again.

Evenings are just as good. A generous breakfast buffet sets you up for the slopes, while à la carte dinners in the stylish dining room or bright wintergarden bring the best of South Tyrolean and Italian cooking to the table. Round things off with a drink in the house bar or a glass from the well-stocked vinothek in the cosy Tyrolean Stube.