Rendered in local Dolomite materials to maximise heat insulation, snow bunnies flock here practically at the first dusting. Lured by 156km of linked skiing in Pinzolo’s corner of the Madonna de Campiglio area that Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti calls home. It’s quieter in these parts, allowing guests to ski or visit one of the local restaurants in the village centre in peace. Although not exclusively adults-only, Lefay itself honours this quietude by limiting the number of younger guests. Resulting in a strongly sophisticated atmosphere that’s rather welcome after a hard days’ slope skimming. 

At the heart of the resort is Nirvana in spa form. Simply called SPA, at 5,000sqm it’s one of the largest in the Alps. Dropping in for a casual treatment is a great way to reset, but it’s the holistic programmes falling into the genres of wellness, fitness and beauty that shine. Lefay’s expertise in this arena are on full display in their Wellness Weeks though, where the hotel opens its doors to visiting practitioners. Winter sees these healing practices accompanying skiing, while summers tend to see more exclusively spa-going guests. Whatever the season, treatments are best concluded with a dip in the indoor saltwater pool, or sipping a herbal tea from the vista-gifted balconies of the airy suites and residences.