Between a sinuous turn on the newly groomed slope and a daring off-piste on virgin snow, whether the day has just begun or the sun already illuminates the entire valley, the only thought about the gourmet à la mode stage that will garnish our mountain excursion is always there. 

Dreaming of Jerry Calà at the piano in an “I like Chopin, love me now and again” performance, searching for the sloping roof stuffed with a soft layer of fresh snow. Guided by a symphony of clinking glasses and a trail of fragrant alpine cheese boards, where we are standing in line for the next table with a view. And won’t there be long to wait?

“But lechery is here love, sunshine, and whiskey and you’re in pole position!”

The Dogui was indeed right, although you say that the views of the majestic Dolomites can’t be taken away from us and a picnic lunch of speck rosetta and alpine butter is not so reprehensible (better if a guy like Hans throws it at you from the chairlift), the very high and very pure Gourmode way of life teaches that a warm Stube or a panoramic terrace will make the experience that much sweeter.

Here are the most Gourmode huts in the Dolomites where the Buongusto goes high!

Ampezzan tradition seasoned with a pinch of innovation and served by the warm hospitality of a family-run restaurant that has been wowing the most sophisticated frequenters of the Dolomites since the 1960s… we are talking about El Camineto. Here at nightfall, the Tofane is tinged with pink and silence envelops the peaks – what could be more romantic than a view like this? Enjoy it while sipping a glass of Eiswein, cheers!

Ristorante El Camineto – Cortina d’Ampezzo

If you are an habitué in the Pearl of the Dolomites, you know that the most authentic Ampezzo culture is enhanced by the elegant fashion shows along Corso Italia by Franz Kraler. Cortina’s most à la mode couple this season stuns the fashion system by opening Ria de Saco, neither restaurant nor lodge, but the first concept chalet. A brand new place to be and host super exclusive events.

Ria de Saco – Cortina d’Ampezzo

The Col Druscié restaurant, a favorite spot for a nice lunch or a well-deserved snack in the midst of a ski day, is distinguished by a sparkling treat: the astronomical observatory, right next to the hut, to discover the secrets of the starry sky at 1778 meters above sea level. With each constellation spotted, make a wish. May it be apple frittelle in the moonlight? Bonne chance!

Ristorante Col Druscié 1778 – Cortina d’Ampezzo

Crossing the threshold of this log cabin, one imagines Heidi’s grandfather stuffing a fragrant laugenbrot with melted alpine cheese. Rudi Hütte is a hut surrounded by magnificent scenery, nestled among the mountain pastures and snow-covered forests of the Croda Rossa, where you can enjoy typical dishes such as the famous Canederli and homemade desserts. Here you will immediately feel like a child again.

Rudi Hütte – Sesto

At the top of Plan de Corones, next to Lumen, a museum of mountain photography, is AlpiNN, an innovative concept by Norbert Niederkofler. The signature cuisine here is guided by the Cook the Mountain philosophy, in which modernity and Alpine tradition are expressed at the same time in a menu that is based on seasonality and territoriality.

AlpiNN – Brunico

Between mountain passes and turns, we land in Alta Badia, where Club Moritzino dominates unchallenged from its 2100-meter peak on Piz La Ila. From the world-famous Moritzino strudel to fish and shellfish specialties, this exclusive club caters to all tastes. From Moritzino Night to après-skis that gather the valley’s wildest skiers, the Moritzino has been a cult favorite for more than 50 years.

Club Moritzino – Badia

Skiing week in Alta Badia rhymes with Ütia! And Bamby’s signature one is a culinary stop not to be missed. This Tyrolean chalet churns out a rich variety of Ladin specialties made with local ingredients, but the star of the menu is one: organic meat from the Lüch de Tlara farm.

Ütia Bamby – La Villa

High above the snowy peaks, when Buongusto touches the sky with one finger, we find Piz Boé Alpine Lounge. An unusual alpine lodge, where architecture and interior design with contemporary lines host a varied gourmet experience from fine dining at Kelina to piz(za) on a Sellaronda break.

Piz Boé Alpine Lounge – Corvara

A fairytale mountain landscape frames this hut with a warm atmosphere. An authentically Tyrolean architecture and interior with great attention to detail are combined with gourmet cuisine that reinterprets traditional dishes. An unmissable stop between Val Badia and Val Gardena.

Jimmi Hütte – Colfosco

Turn down the Sellaronda and follow the tinkling of Champagne glasses, at the foot of the Sassolungo the celestial shutters will stand out among the white snow, and… no it’s not a fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm (or is it?), it’s the Rifugio Comici. Here, Grado’s freshly caught fish meets hand-picked mountain herbs for a unique experience where bubbles are popped to the beat of the music.

Rifugio Emilio Comici – Selva di Val Gardena

For gou gous with simple but decisive tastes, we recommend the slope-side stop at Piz Seteur. The cozy wooden Stube offers an intimate, family-friendly atmosphere, while on the beautiful terrace you can recharge your batteries with the crisp mountain air.

Ristorante Piz Seteur – Selva di Val Gardena

This mountain hut at the top of Seceda cuddles all its guests with Tyrolean specialties and a renowned wine list for the most discerning palates. The perfect address for a gourmode cin cin and a breathtaking panoramic view!

Sofie Hütte – Santa Cristina Val Gardena

The true taste of the Alps, from the alpine hut to the kitchen. Herbs and flowers hand-picked from the surrounding meadows are the main characters in the dishes offered by this hut, such as the Heublütensuppe, a hay and flower soup composed of 15 qualities of herbs. Jams, chutneys, honey, cheeses, infusions, and more make up the rich gastronomic offerings to bring the flavor of the Malga Gostner back home.

Gostner Schwaige – Castelrotto

From Tyrolean alpine huts to avant-garde architectural designs, gourmode spirits enjoy the beauty in all its interpretations. And at Oberholz, an innovative language is spoken, in which architecture and landscape complement each other with innate harmony. Three panoramic stained-glass windows capture and expand the view in a playful interplay with the surrounding nature.

Oberholz – Obereggen