Ideas for your holidays in the Italian Alps

Frequently Asked Questions

• What services do Luxury Mountain Hotels offer? Where are they located?

  The Luxury section of YesAlps features 5-star and 4-star superior hotels in the Italian Alps. These properties offer an exceptional level of comfort, with spacious, elegantly furnished rooms, exclusive wellness areas, fine dining, and bespoke experiences that combine exclusivity with the beauty of the Alpine landscape. They also provide services for skiers, mountain bikers and road cyclists, guided hikes, yoga sessions with mountain views, and much more.
  YesAlps features 265 luxury properties, of which 195 are located in South Tyrol. The Merano area alone boasts 55 of them. Trentino is home to 35 luxury properties, most of which are concentrated in Val Rendena. There are 13 luxury hotels in the mountainous area of Veneto, the same number as in the Aosta Valley, while Valtellina has 7.

• Why stay in a holiday chalet?

  Alpine chalets are detached holiday homes built in the traditional mountain style. They are often located outside villages, surrounded by nature, and offer accommodation to suit every need, from rustic mountain cabins to high-end luxury chalets.
  These properties are ideal for families and groups of friends, allowing guests to enjoy a holiday in an authentic mountain home while benefiting from the convenience and flexibility of self-catering accommodation. There are also chalet resorts made up of clusters of chalets with shared facilities and services similar to those offered by hotels. On YesAlps, you can choose from hundreds of chalets of every kind in the leading destinations across the Italian Alps.

• What are Mountain Hut-Hotels, and where are they located?

  Throughout the Italian Alps, it is possible to stay overnight in many mountain refuges, which often provide simple, no-frills accommodation. YesAlps has selected a collection of mountain hut-hotels: fully fledged hotels distinguished by their spectacular high-altitude locations. Some can only be reached by shuttle service or ski lift, but they reward guests with an unforgettable atmosphere and breathtaking Alpine scenery.
  Mountain hut-hotels combine the comfort and services of a hotel with the unique experience of staying high in the mountains. They also provide the ideal starting point for hiking, skiing and mountain biking adventures.

• How can I find accommodation in the mountains for New Year's Eve?

  Finding accommodation in the Italian Alps for New Year's Eve can be challenging, as this is one of the most popular times of the year for a mountain holiday. It is even more difficult to find accommodation for New Year's Eve alone, as most properties impose a relatively long minimum stay, meaning bookings are only accepted for a set number of nights, such as a week. If you are planning to spend New Year's Eve in the mountains, it is advisable to book well in advance. However, last-minute availability can sometimes arise due to late cancellations. For this reason, YesAlps highlights offers that include accommodation on the final night of the current year.

• Which are the most beautiful Christmas markets in the Italian Alps?

  The mountain Christmas markets of the Italian Alps are among the most enchanting of all. There is an abundance to choose from, from the markets in the Alpine towns of Aosta, Bormio, Livigno, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Trento, Bolzano, Merano, Vipiteno, Bressanone and Brunico to those held in small mountain villages, where beautifully crafted traditional nativity scenes are often also on display. Charming wooden stalls, illuminated and surrounded by snow, festive music, local handicrafts and traditional Alpine treats attract visitors throughout Advent, offering the perfect opportunity for an early winter break in the mountains. With YesAlps, you can find holiday accommodation close to all the Christmas markets of the Italian Alps, as well as the best deals for the pre-Christmas season.

• Where are the thermal baths and spas in the Italian Alps?

  There is nothing more relaxing than spending a few hours unwinding at a mountain thermal bath or spa, surrounded by the Dolomites or the other majestic peaks of the Alps. On YesAlps, you can discover the thermal baths and spas of the Italian Alps and, once you have found the one that suits you best, choose from a wide range of nearby accommodation, including hotels, B&Bs and self-catering apartments.
  Across the Italian Alps, there are 22 thermal baths and spas to choose from, located in renowned mountain resorts stretching from Piedmont to Friuli Venezia Giulia, via the Aosta Valley, Valtellina, Trentino and South Tyrol.

• Why choose a farm stay for your mountain holiday?

  Farm stays in agritourism are the perfect choice for a mountain holiday, offering the opportunity to experience nature and rural traditions at first hand. With YesAlps, you can choose from more than 1,300 farm stays across the Italian Alps. Whether you are looking for simple, authentic accommodation or a more exclusive retreat with a wellness area and excellent cuisine, you will find a wide range of options to suit every preference.

• How can you find ski-in, ski-out accommodation?

  During the winter season, hotels, B&Bs and self-catering apartments with direct access to the ski slopes are among the most sought-after places to stay. As a result, accommodation offering true ski-in, ski-out access often needs to be booked well in advance. However, it is also possible to find accommodation just a short walk from the slopes or the ski lifts, making it easy to get on the mountain without using a car. For this reason, YesAlps allows you to filter around 700 properties in the Italian Alps that are located within 50 metres of the ski slopes or the lift facilities. For all other properties, you can check the distance to the ski lifts, as well as whether they offer a ski bus, a private shuttle service or a slopeside ski locker, allowing you to reach the pistes without having to carry your equipment.

• What services do YesAlps “Bike-friendly” properties offer to cyclists?

  To be classified as “Bike friendly” on YesAlps, an accommodation property must provide specific services for cyclists: a secure bike storage area and at least two additional services from the following: a dedicated space for minor repairs, a bicycle washing area, and information, maps and routes for cycling excursions.
  For each property, YesAlps shows whether the bike storage area has individual locks, video surveillance and dedicated bike racks. Properties can also indicate whether they offer a bike shuttle service or have partnerships with bike rental shops, repair centres and cycling schools Finally, regarding on-site bike rental, YesAlps allows properties to specify availability for seven different types of bicycles, both traditional and electric-assist versions.

• What sets YesAlps “Bikers welcome” properties apart?

  On YesAlps, to be classified as “Bikers welcome”, an accommodation property must provide covered motorcycle parking or a garage, and can specify whether it is secure, monitored by video surveillance and locked. In addition, “Bikers welcome” properties must offer at least three of the following services: a workshop equipped for minor maintenance work or a toolkit available for guests, a dedicated motorcycle washing area, information, maps and routes for motorcycle tours, a drying room for motorcycle clothing, and partnerships with motorcycle repair shops and motorcycle recovery services in the event of breakdowns.