Winter eco-Alpine retreat with character in scenic San Sigismondo

• Adventure awaits: For green-minded folk whose passion for comfort is matched by a passion for the planet, it’s easy to see the appeal of the unique Tauber’s Bio Vitalhotel in South Tyrol – Italy’s off-the-beaten-track northernmost region. Not only will you be within easy distance of this idyllic area’s famous Michelin-starred restaurants and wineries, but you’ll also get the chance to try out a slew of outdoorsy pursuits (cycling, hiking, horseriding, skiing), stroll in flower-dotted meadows, and work your way around picture-perfect mountain villages.

• Tempting Tyrolean fare: The restaurant pulls focus on organic Tyrolean dishes, all of which incorporate locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. The chefs are also very sensitive to guests with food allergies (the hotel is a gluten-free establishment and the kitchen team are trained to deal with all intolerances). Dishes are created with raw products; expect home-grown fruits and vegetables, fresh butter directly from the pasture, and farm-fresh curd cheese and chicken eggs.

• Nature and wellness combined: Spa lovers can enjoy a selection of massages, facials, bathing rituals, manicures and pedicures. There’s also a year-round heated outdoor pool (kept at 30°), Kneipp bath, natural swimming pond, Finnish sauna, steam sauna and relaxation room with open fireplace and panoramic views of the garden. Please note that all treatments and therapies are chargeable.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.