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Forestis 1800M, an Elevated Alpine Refuge in the Dolomites

by Antonio Rodríguez
Sep 12, 2025

Forestis Dolomites is more than a hotel: a sensory retreat in the heart of the Tyrolean mountains, with a natural spa, forest cuisine, and direct access to the slopes.


Sometimes, true rest is not found in absolute silence, but in harmony with your surroundings. In a secluded corner of the Tyrolean Alps, Forestis Dolomites presents itself as a retreat that seeks not to stand out, but to integrate.

Three vertical wooden structures rise from the valley like extensions of the forest. Inside, suites with floor-to-ceiling windows face south towards the Puez-Geisler Nature Park. Outside, snow that doesn't weary the senses, but calms them. Forestis is not a hotel, it's a healing experience: the sun that warms without burning, the pure air that clears, the water that revitalizes, the wind that renews.

A Legacy Recovered

The enclave was discovered over a century ago by the Austrian Monarchy, which intended to build a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients there. The project was never completed, but the place retained its untouched energy. Today, that heritage translates into a philosophy: luxury is not in excess, but in connection.

The architecture adapts to this idea, with clean lines, noble materials, and a prominence of wood, Dolomitic stone, and natural textiles. The suites combine alpine comfort with Scandinavian aesthetics. The most exclusive ones feature a private sauna, a rooftop pool, and an included minibar. Perfect for a romantic getaway, with no other plan than to gaze at the mountains as dusk falls, a drink in hand.

Gastronomy from the Forest

The restaurant is a sensory journey. The menu changes nightly, inspired by the surroundings, the culinary tradition of South Tyrol, and the seasons. Ingredients come from local farms or are harvested directly from the forest. Dinners, intimate and sophisticated, are served in small cabins with views. There are no distractions, just good food and the murmur of the mountains. Like everything at Forestis, it's an invitation to slow down.

Spa that Understands Nature

The spa continues the hotel's sensory narrative. With heated mineral water pools, treatments based on curative woods, and an atmosphere that requires no background music. The Wyda philosophy, Celtic yoga, is integrated with daily classes and spaces for contemplation.

From the Forest to the Slopes

The Plose ski resort, with its 40 kilometers of slopes and open views of the Dolomites, is just a few steps away. From the hotel, a private path through the forest leads directly to the slope. Everything is designed so that you don't break the feeling of retreat: no rush, no queues, no crowds. Just you, the snow, and the muffled sound of your own skis.

To Return, or to Stay

Forestis does not try to impress. It wins you over by what it doesn't say, by what it allows you to feel. It is a place for couples who understand luxury as space, time, and shared silence. A hotel that doesn't want to show you everything, but rather let you discover.