New Alpine Hiking Retreat launched by Sensoria Dolomites to celebrate 50 years of Schlern

The adults-only wellness hotel, Sensoria Dolomites, has launched their first hiking retreat available to book 16th – 23rd June and 1st – 8th September 2024.  

Located at the foot of the Alpe di Siusi, the largest high plateau in Europe, the alpine escape will welcome walking enthusiasts for a seven-night retreat featuring four spectacular hikes through the beautiful landscapes of the UNESCO World Heritage site, from scaling the Schlern to embracing panoramic views from the Peitlerkofel Mountain.  

The retreat was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park, located in the Dolomite region of the Seiser Alm. It was the first nature park in South Tyrol to be placed under protection in 1974, making it a natural paradise loved by visitors today. 

Designed for proficient hikers, the Alpine Adventure Week will be led by owner Lea Oberhofer and Wellbeing and Experience Guide, Patrick. Along the way, look out for mountain huts and flora and fauna. The Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park is home to 790 flowers and ferns alone!  

What guests can expect:   

• 4x guided hikes throughout the week (details of each hike below)  
• To soothe the muscles, an 80-minute signature spa treatment   
• All-inclusive board (inc. breakfast, afternoon snacks, drinks and a six-course gourmet dinner)  
• Full use of the extensive spa facilities  

Sensoria Dolomites combines elegant, modern interiors and South Tyrolean warmth to create a place of holistic wellbeing. End a hike with a trip to the hotel’s tranquil spa surrounded by idyllic forest, complete with saunas, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, relaxation rooms, fitness room, courtyard and bathing house made of untreated mountain spruce.   

Alpine Adventure Week – June and September dates available   

• 16th – 23rd June - 7 nights from €1,934.00 per person incl. all-day inclusive package (approx. £1664.95)  
• 1st – 8th September 2024 - 7 nights from €1,983.00 per person incl. all-day inclusive package (approx. £1707.28)  
• To book, visit: https://www.sensoriadolomites.com/en/stay/offers/alpine-adventure-week-with-patrick-lea  

Individual Hikes on Offer:  

• Compatsch to Schlern – Starting at Compatsch on the Seiser Alm, Europe's largest alpine pasture, guests will ascend the high plateau of the Schlern Mountain before reaching the Schlernhaus mountain hut. Embrace the mountainous panorama during the 15-minute transition from the Schlern hut to Mount Pez, owner Lea’s personal highlight.  
• Length of trail: 16.6km  
• Elevation: 934m  
• The Peitlerkofel Mountain – Dubbed one of the most beautiful panoramic mountains in the Dolomites, budding hikers will trek the Würzjoch, Mount Sasso Peitlerkofel and ‘big’ Sasso Putia with sweeping views.  
• Length of trail: 11.8km   
• Elevation: 971m  
• Tschafon Hut trail – Settled in a meadow among the Seiser Alm, the imposing Schlern and the famous Rosengarten, guests will reach the Wuhnleger, a charming pasture with 
• a small pond reflecting the Rosengarten and Vajolet mountains towering overhead. Enjoy views over the Tires valley before reaching the Tschafon hut through the pine forest.  
• Length of trail: 7.2 km   
• Elevation: 640m  
• *Mount Sassolungo and Sasso Piatto – From the Saltria on the Alpe di Siusi, explore the luscious landscapes of Murmeltierhütte and Langkofelhütte, before circling the Langkofel and Plattkofel to the Comici hut against a backdrop of mountain vistas.  
• Length of trail: 16.4km   

OR (Depending on weather conditions) 

• *Adolf Munkel Hike at the foot of the Geisler Mountains – Setting off from Zanser Alm, this scenic circular tour leads past the Geisleralm, nestled in a natural paradise with 360-degree views of the majestic Odle mountain.   
• Length of trail: 9.2km   

Notes to editors: 

• *Which of the final two hikes will be chosen as the fourth hike in the retreat, will depend on weather conditions on the day. 
• The hiking retreat is designed for proficient, advanced hikers. Not suited to beginners.  

Prices & Transport:    

• Prices: From €193 per night per person on a double occupancy basis including all day inclusive package (approx. £165)     
• Nearest Airport: Bolzano, 28km from Sensoria Dolomites OR Innsbruck, 109km from Sensoria Dolomites  
• Nearest Train Station: Bolzano, 22km from Sensoria Dolomites    

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Editors notes

Located at the foot of the Alpe di Siusi, Sensoria Dolomites combines panaramic mountain views, modern and puristic interiors and South Tyrolean warmth to create a place of wellbeing for the senses and soul. In the summer of 2022, the hotel opened with 45 minimalist, elegant rooms and two suites, with a private spa area and a spacious terrace deck with a view of the Sciliar. Explore South Tyrolean culinary delights and a selection of 70 locally sourced wines, or choose a private dining experience under the Sciliar. Enjoy the secluded spa designed with natural materials complete with a modern bathhouse made of mountain spruce, aroma infusions in the adventure forest sauna and a tailored treatment programme to enrich all the senses. In the relaxation room, guests can enjoy a view of the forest to find peace of mind, while hiking and enjoying excursions with the locals will immerse you in South Tyrol authentically and honestly.