Hotel Overview
Rosa Alpina is the most celebrated hotel in Alta Badia — a Relais & Châteaux property that has been in the Pizzinini family for three generations. It combines genuine Ladin hospitality with world-class cuisine (St. Hubertus has three Michelin stars), a beautiful spa, and direct access to the Sellaronda ski circuit.
🌿Top Amenities
Rosa Alpina is located in San Cassiano in Alta Badia, South Tyrol. The nearest airport is Innsbruck (2 hours) or Venice Marco Polo (2.5 hours). The hotel offers a transfer service. In winter, the ski lifts are steps from the front door.
Nearby Hiking Trails
Sellaronda Hiking Trail
The summer version of the famous ski circuit — a spectacular high-altitude walk around the Sella massif.
Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park
A magical landscape of high plateaus, glacial lakes, and Ladin mythology — one of the most beautiful areas in the Dolomites.
Armentara Meadows
A gentle walk through the famous flower meadows above San Cassiano — extraordinary in June and July.
Nearby Attractions
Sellaronda Ski Circuit
One of the world's great ski experiences — a 40 km circuit around the Sella massif, accessible directly from the hotel in winter.
Ladin Museum (Ciastel de Tor)
A fascinating museum dedicated to the Ladin people and their ancient culture, housed in a medieval castle above San Martino in Badia.
Cortina d'Ampezzo
The glamorous Dolomites resort town, a 45-minute drive from the hotel.
Wellness & Experiences
The Aqua Spa at Rosa Alpina is intimate and beautifully designed — a series of pools, saunas, and treatment rooms with views of the Dolomites. The focus is on quality over scale. Treatments use local alpine botanicals and are delivered with the same care as the hotel's cuisine.
Dining Recommendations
St. Hubertus, the hotel's flagship restaurant, holds three Michelin stars — one of only a handful of restaurants in Italy to achieve this. Chef Norbert Niederkofler's Cook the Mountain philosophy uses only ingredients from the surrounding mountains.
Mini Escape Planner
A perfect one-day itinerary based at this hotel.
8:30 AM
Breakfast in the dining room — take your time, the pastries are exceptional.
10:00 AM
Morning ski session on the Sellaronda circuit (winter) or hike to the Armentara meadows (summer).
1:00 PM
Lunch at a mountain hut on the Sellaronda — La Stua de Michil is a favourite.
4:00 PM
Afternoon in the Aqua Spa.
8:00 PM
Dinner at St. Hubertus. Book months in advance for peak season.