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FOR THE APRÈS
Dolomites
Three hours north of Milan, the Dolomites bills itself as the
world's largest ski region. It has 12 ski resorts, more than 745
miles of slopes, around 700 miles of cross-country trails, and
altitudes between 5,000 and 10,000 feet.
With its pristine landscape that includes jagged limestone
alps and untouched snow, it's no wonder that this part of Italy
is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Dolomites offers magnificent skiing but isn't
necessarily for the hardcore, says Thofte. "It's emblematic of
la dolce vita,'" she says. "There is this great balance of skiing
with long, pleasurable meals and lots of wine." The Dolomites
is known for its après scene, where skiers stop in refugias or
mountain huts in between runs for a glass of red wine or a
refueling plate of local meats and cheeses.
In fact, the area's gastronomy is world renowned, with 25
Michelin stars spread among 20 restaurants. Don't miss the
three-starred St. Hubertus, where Chef Norbert Niederkofler
uses seasonal ingredients to prepare modern versions of
regional dishes.
To stay, the cognoscenti know to check into the family-run
yet notably high-end Rosa Alpina, which recently became an
Aman partner hotel.
COURTESY
ROSA
ALPINA
The penthouse suite at Rosa
Alpina features a Finnish
sauna overlooking the area's
pristine landscape.
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