Towards the mountain light: Puez-Odle/Geisler & Fanes-Sennes-Braies/Prags

Nature around Chalet Löm is enchanting and picturesque. Where cool coniferous forests meet the Alpine splendour of the Dolomites, a landscape full of contrasts unfolds: Puez-Odle/Puez-Geisler and Fanes-Senes-Braies/Fanes-Sennes-Prags nature parks, with their rugged rock faces and peaks, extensive hiking and cycling areas, and two of South Tyrol’s most impressive ski regions. With us, you can choose every day between a relaxing retreat and an intense workout.

A woman rides a dog sled through a snowy landscape

Skier on a snowy trail with mountains behind and another person in the background

Cross-country skier against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains

Three people sled down a groomed snowy trail through a snow-covered forest

Snowy mountain summit with ski lifts and a mountain station beneath the bright sun

Four skiers wave from a chairlift against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains

Two skiers descend a groomed slope with snow-covered mountains in the background

Two winter hikers follow a snowy trail through a forest of snow-covered trees

Modern building with a viewing terrace in snowy mountains, three people by the railing

Snow-covered mountain peaks above a forest and scattered cabins in a winter landscape

Snow-covered Ücia Lavarella mountain lodge beneath a winter mountain landscape

Woman with poles and snowshoes against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains

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Hikers approach a gondola lift at the Kronplatz mountain station

Hikers approach Ücia Lavarella mountain hut in a green, rocky alpine landscape

Children run through a flower-filled mountain meadow, with a family and alpine peaks in the background

Woman standing on a rocky summit overlooking a vast mountain range in the evening light

Hiker in a yellow jacket and backpack sits on a rocky ledge overlooking sunlit mountains

Hiker with a backpack on a mountain trail against a rocky mountain backdrop

Two hikers look out over a forested alpine valley and surrounding mountains

Two hikers stand beside a summit cross on a rocky peak overlooking a mountain range

Alpine landscape with a stream, wooden bridge and hut beneath rugged peaks

Paraglider soaring above a green mountain ridge with mountains in the distance

Two mountain bikers ride along a grassy trail beneath rugged peaks and clouds

Two mountain bikers ride along a hillside trail, with a cable car and mountain peaks in the background

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The gateway to the Puez-Odle/Puez-Geisler Nature Park

You want to be right in the heart of the Dolomites’ natural beauty. That’s wonderful, because the grassy slope on our property merges directly into the dense woods that border the Puez-Odle/Puez-Geisler Nature Park. Just a few steps through the garden gate are enough to start hiking along the shady woodland paths.
As soon as snow covers the valley, you can follow the call of the slopes on the Dolomites – ski holidays at their best.
In fact, the Piccolino valley station is just under a 15-minute drive away. It serves as gateway to the Mt Plan de Corones/Kronplatz ski paradise or as a stop for the shuttle bus to the Alta Badia ski resort. Or you could explore the mountains on a ski tour in the nature park, as here there’s a tour to suit everyone, whether you’re looking for something easy or challenging.

Snow-covered mountain peaks and fir trees glowing in the low sun

Hiker on a mountain trail overlooking a dramatic mountain range

Alpine circuits starting right on your doorstep

From the chalet, gentle paths lead uphill into the mountains. How about a tour across the vast plateaus of Munt da Rina/Welschellener Alm to the crystal-clear Laghi di Rina/Glittner Seen lakes, or to Mt Muro/Maurerberg – a route that can be tackled just as easily by mountain bike as on foot.
In Antermoia, five minutes’ drive away, the pass road to the Passo delle Erbe/Würzjoch pass begins. There, Mt Sasso Putia/Peitlerkofel provides the backdrop for one of the most striking circular walks in the Dolomites, including the option of taking the exposed summit path. Further south, the path leads into the protected mountaineering village of Campill with its centuries-old mills. We’d be happy to discuss in person, once you’re here at Chalet Löm, which route will best showcase the Dolomites – for a walking holiday you’ll never forget. Our tip: visit the idyllic Munt d’Adagn and the Ütia Ciampcios in Campill.

Skier descending a snowy slope with mountains in the background

Winter sports in the Alta Badia and Mt Plan de Corones/Kronplatz ski resorts

Thanks to the short 15-minute journey to the Piccolino valley station, there are two exceptional skiing experiences waiting for you nearby. A single ski pass gives you access to the entire Dolomiti Superski network, with 1,200 kilometres of slopes. Via Piccolino, you can directly access the Mt Plan de Corones/Kronplatz ski area or head for the Alta Badia ski area, from where the gates to the legendary Sellaronda are wide open.
Away from the slopes, nature is more tranquil: in the surrounding Dolomites, you’ll find numerous routes for long ski tours. At the top of the Passo delle Erbe/Würzjoch pass, groomed cross-country ski trails wind their way through the countryside, or you can whizz through the winter landscape on a natural toboggan run. The slope in nearby Antermoia is ideal for a relaxed first few runs with children.

Mountain bikers ride along a trail with the Alps in the background

A summer in the mountains beckons you to the Dolomites

Variety is such a marvellous thing. In summer, cable cars take you up to Piz La Ila, Pralongià, or Piz Sorega. Up there, sweeping panoramic trails open out against the backdrop of the Sella massif and Mt Marmolada/Marmolata. Cyclists use the trails at Movimënt Park for challenging rides over the mountain passes.
Road cycling enthusiasts choose the route over the Passo delle Erbe/Würzjoch pass: at an altitude of over 2,000 metres, the mountain pass road winds its way down into the Val di Funes/Villnöss valley along a challenging, winding route – a real test of your fitness. Have you ever experienced that feeling of reaching the summit in the Dolomites? You’ll see: it’s irresistible, and there’s only one thing you want: more of it.

What sort of Dolomites fan are you?

Everyone experiences our mountain world differently and finds their own personal highlights. Here are our very own recommendations for your stay with us:

For those who like to take it easy and enjoy the light

Hike gently uphill from the house into the mountains and, from there, enjoy the fantastic view over the Dolomite peaks. In the late afternoon, the Enrosadira Loge invites you to wind down in the chalet.

Two skiers with poles on a snowy trail beside a mountain hut

Three hikers walk a mountain trail through golden grass at sunset

For the ambitious and summit collectors

Set off early from the Passo delle Erbe/Würzjoch pass to walk round Mt Sasso Putia/Peitlerkofel. Your winter challenge: experience the Sellaronda in a single day: 40 kilometres of slopes around the mighty Sella massif.

Skiers on a sunny slope with snow-covered mountains and gondolas

Two helmeted climbers ascend a steep rocky ridge, secured by a rope

For families and adventurers

Explore the adventure climbing park at Piz Sorega or whizz down the natural toboggan run from the Passo delle Erbe/Würzjoch pass into the village. The slope in nearby Antermoia provides the perfect setting for those very first attempts at skiing.

Skiers and children descend a snowy slope together as gondola cabins pass overhead

Two girls ride together in an inflatable tube down a green slide

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Wilderness in the Fanes-Senes-Braies/Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park

On the opposite side of the valley, the Fanes-Senes-Braies/Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park unfolds in all its grandeur. The route takes you as far as Pederü, from where footpaths lead up to the chalk-white high plateaus of Fanes and Sennes.
Behind it lies Lake Braies/Pragser Wildsee, majestically nestled amongst steep rock faces. To help you relax and enjoy the interplay of light and reflections at this location, we’ve shared our tried-and-tested tips on the best times to visit.

Modern concrete pavilions on a mountain slope, with two people and a mountain backdrop

Insights into Ladin cultural history

Just a 15-minute drive away, the Museum Ladin in San Martino in Badia offers visitors fascinating insights into the identity, language, and Alpine architectural heritage of our valley. Those with an interest in architecture and culture can explore this theme further at the summit of Mt Plan de Corones/Kronplatz, at the Messner Mountain Museum Corones or at the Ursus Ladinicus Museum in San Cassiano.

Right on your doorstep: direct access to the trails of the Puez-Odle/Puez-Geisler Nature Park
Ski resorts: Piccolino valley station, approx. 15 minutes’ drive away (connecting to Mt Plan de Corones/Kronplatz and the Alta Badia ski area)
Network of ski runs: 1,200 kilometres of slopes covered by the Dolomiti Superski ski pass
Alpine pastures and peaks: several Alpine pastures within walking distance of the house; the Mt Sasso Putia/Peitlerkofel circuit starting from Passo delle Erbe/Würzjoch pass (approx. 5 minutes to Antermoia)
Culture and excursions: Ladin Museum (15 min.), Fanes-Senes-Braies/Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park from Pederü