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In my extensive research looking for the mountaintop ski lodges of the world, I have stumbled across several “near misses” where quite intriguing possibilities just miss out on some key criteria for being truly “mountaintop”. But they are so alluring,… Continue Reading →
I’m being followed by a moonshadowMoonshadow, moonshadowA leapin’ and hoppin’ on a moonshadowMoonshadow, moonshadow – Cat Stevens Shoot for the moonlit nights. One of the great dividends of being on the mountain round the clock is being able to enjoy… Continue Reading →
Rifugio Salei is one of the great mountain resort experiences you can find. Staying there was a real revelation as they excelled beyond expectations in the style, service and quality of their food, rooms and amenities. The very logo on… Continue Reading →
We love what one fellow Cherz guest called “Spatzierenfahren”, roughly translated as “sightseeing on skis”. We get more out of the aesthetic of fresh mountain air and dazzling vistas than bombing it down the slopes. And there are few resorts… Continue Reading →
Klummhotel Gommergrat is a truly magical property, but did suffer a few glitches during our stay. It isn’t cheap and it comes with a number of limitations that you should be aware of marooned in the middle of nowhere. VIEW… Continue Reading →
The “Mountain View” area of Hochzillertal, was our final stop during our visit to the ski area (it was also our first really as this is where you drop off your luggage before skiing to the Wedelhutte). It is not… Continue Reading →
VIEW – Albergo is run by the same Secret Moments partnership that is behind Wedelhutte. Of all of the several Hochzillertal mountain lodges, Albergo features the most dramatic vistas accentuated by its panorama restaurant, roof deck and spa all with… Continue Reading →
VIEW – The rooms have some of the most expansive views with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows AND the bed situated very close to the window. Also, the rooms are duplex so there is very good privacy for a 4 person suite… Continue Reading →
Our Wedelhutte stay was the product of my weeks of research into Mountaintop Ski Lodges, which then got put into this website. So, to a degree, the website is a product of Wedelhutte. And I must say that, aside from… Continue Reading →
While I have set a minimum bar for what constitutes a lodge worthy of being designated “Mountaintop”, even within that elite group there are a number of sub-divisions: