Such is the gastronomic flair of the South Tyrol in the north-east of Italy that it is very much in the ‘foodie’ spotlight at the moment; a region where you can experience some of the very finest cuisine that the country has to offer. Across the six ‘Ladin’ villages that make up Alta Badia in the Dolomites including San Cassiano and Corvara, there are a number of notable fine dining and Michelin star venues culminating in the ultimate 3-star delights of Restaurant St. Hubertus at the uber luxurious Hotel Rosa Alpina, an Aman partner hotel. Better still, If you fancy mixing a bit of skiing around the legendary ski terrain of the world-famous Sella Ronda with haute-cuisine mountainside then you should book into the valley between mid-December and early April to coincide with ‘A Taste for Skiing’ . Plan your daily ski-run adventures with a tasty pit stop for a gourmet meal at each of the alpine huts and refuges that feature special signature dishes of guest chefs from both the local region and further afield. Was there ever a better reason to carve your turns before lunch! Spanning the regions of Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto, the Dolomites are among the most unique geological formations in the world. A UNESCOWorld Heritage Site, this mountain range is considered one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, featuring 18 peaks that rise above 3,000 meters, fertile valleys and dramatic whitish-grey sedimentary limestone cliffs that turn a dramatic pale pink at sunset. A taste for skiing in the iconic Dolomites 24
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