Adler Mountain Lodge is located in stunning Alpe di Siusi, an alpine meadow in Italy's South Tyrol province. It's the most exclusive patch of the Dolomites mountain range, a UNESCO-listed world heritage site.
Adler Mountain Lodge —
Adler Mountain Lodge is located in stunning Alpe di Siusi, an alpine meadow in Italy's South Tyrol province. It's the most exclusive patch of the Dolomites mountain range, a UNESCO-listed world heritage site.
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Besides the brilliant scenery, the big lure is the slopes. The area has 60 kilometers of alpine trails and 80 kilometers for cross country skiing, all accessible from the lodge's doorstep.
Ski safaris —
Besides the brilliant scenery, the big lure is the slopes. The area has 60 kilometers of alpine trails and 80 kilometers for cross country skiing, all accessible from the lodge's doorstep.
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There's no escaping those views --- not even from the sauna, which is filled with the scent of mountain hay.
The sauna —
There's no escaping those views --- not even from the sauna, which is filled with the scent of mountain hay.
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The lodge offers a variety of suites and chalets. The private chalets feature two floors.
Adler's chalets —
The lodge offers a variety of suites and chalets. The private chalets feature two floors.
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The ground-level living area has a wooden terrace offering superb views of the Dolomites, an open log fire place, TV and Wi-Fi.
Chalet living area —
The ground-level living area has a wooden terrace offering superb views of the Dolomites, an open log fire place, TV and Wi-Fi.
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Access to the Alpe di Siusi area is permitted only on skis or by cableway -- unless you're heading for the Adler Mountain Lodge. Guests traveling by car will receive a permit in the mail before they set out.
Did we mention the views? —
Access to the Alpe di Siusi area is permitted only on skis or by cableway -- unless you're heading for the Adler Mountain Lodge. Guests traveling by car will receive a permit in the mail before they set out.
Thaddaeus Salcher/Adler Mountain Lodge
A glass-roofed relaxation area allows guests to sit back and relax under the stars.
Starry nights —
A glass-roofed relaxation area allows guests to sit back and relax under the stars.
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Besides skiing, winter lodge activities include snowshoeing, horse carriage rides and late-night sledding down the slopes.
Winter wonderland —
Besides skiing, winter lodge activities include snowshoeing, horse carriage rides and late-night sledding down the slopes.
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Millions of years ago, the limestone Dolomites were the volcanic bed of the ancient Thetis Sea, dividing Africa from Europe.
A former coral reef —
Millions of years ago, the limestone Dolomites were the volcanic bed of the ancient Thetis Sea, dividing Africa from Europe.
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Visiting in summer? No problem. The views are just as stunning, while the lodge offers a variety of warm weather activities like hiking, horseback riding, biking and golfing.
Summer visits —
Visiting in summer? No problem. The views are just as stunning, while the lodge offers a variety of warm weather activities like hiking, horseback riding, biking and golfing.
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