Description
Tucked away in South Tyrol, some 1568 metres above sea level, the small town of Corvara is set into the side of the mighty Dolomites mountain range, gifting it enviable access to some of the best runs that the mountains have to offer. Providing an authentic, rustic setting that feels as though it’s stood for as long as Corvara’s vast alpine woods, La Perla hotel offers a secluded respite from the cold mountain air.
Giving visitors so much more than the standard winter ski break, each of La Perla’s rooms is brimming with mountain charm – from the rich smell of the larch wood that adorns the quiet veranda to the crackling of the real log fire in the fireside lounge in the evenings. It’s an essence that also finds its way into the guest accommodation. Each of the hotel’s 52 rooms has a unique design, albeit with an authentic Tyrolean theme running throughout, and a variety of styles and layouts depending on the purpose of your visit – including single rooms, comfort rooms, standard double rooms and ‘romantik’ rooms.
Keen to not run on ambience alone, this ski-in, ski-out, family-run hotel provides a host of services to help guests further unwind during their stay at La Perla. Case in point is the hotel’s health and beauty spa area, which offers a range of wellness facilities to help soothe your body and mind after a long day. Trained therapists and masseuses are also available to further relieve any leftover tension. The resort is also home to a collection of fantastic dining choices – including a one-michelin-star restaurant, a bistro serving Mediterranean and local specialties, an alpine inn, an authentic tavern and an impressive breakfast bar. Then there’s the cosy bar and well-stocked wine cellar to see you through until bedtime.
When to Travel
In winter, from mid December to early April, Corvara’s red and blue ski slopes are ideal for beginners and families with small children. There is a range of more demanding slopes for more experienced skiers such as the Vallon-Boè a 4.5 km long run and the Col Alt piste. Corvara also boasts direct skiing access to two of the most beautiful skiing excursions of the Alps, the “Sellaronda” and the “Ski tour of the First World War”.
In summer several lifts take visitors to altitudes where they can enjoy incomparable panoramas of the Dolomites, peaks of Alta Badia, the Marmolada glacier and the Austrian Alps. There are hundreds of kilometres of paths, ranging from straightforward valley bottom and high plain walks to longer excursions in the Puez-Odle Natural Park and the more challenging Sassongher peak and Piz Boè walks. Corvara is also an excellent location for road cyclists with plenty of routes to choose from.
Location
La Perla boasts a ski-in-ski-out location, next to the lift in the village of Corvara in Alta Badia in the Dolomites. Shared or private transfers take approx. 2 hours from Innsbruck Airport or 11/2 hours from Bolzano Airport.