Why is autumn an ideal time for a vacation? At this time of year, the clocks seem to stop for a while. Usually, summer returns for a last visit and leaves a few warm, sunny days. The trees take their most colorful dress out of…

The name Piedmont, or Italian Piemonte comes from the Latin ad pedem montium which translates as “at the foot of the mountains”. This name sounds very appropriate for the region in northwest Italy, which is characterized by the impressive mountain and valley world of the…

Anyone who thinks that sustainable cuisine is boring or “one-sided” is sorely mistaken. Eating sustainably most certainly means mindful enjoyment of delicious meals. Our chefs will show you that conscious reduction and a return to simplicity can produce something very special. The dishes are made…

Have you ever hiked a trail over several days? With a tent and sleeping bag in your luggage, from hut to hut or maybe even with a few cozy hotels between the individual stages?

After nine hours of driving, we finally stop our car in the small parking lot at the church in the small village Borgata Superior in the Maira Valley.